$ 850-850 per hour
I am a partner at the firm of BarthCalderon LLP and my practice focuses on asset protection and estate planning. Basically, I help my clients to 1) structure their assets to make it more difficult for others to take those assets away from them and 2) to transition those assets to loved ones & charity in a way that minimizes their taxes and headaches while accomplishing their legacy goals. I assist clients in all stages of life from the young professional couple that is concerns about estate planning for their minor children, to the wealthy real estate investor who wants to insulate himself and his properties from lawsuits, to the successful business owner who is agonizing about how to pass his company on to the next generation. I understand that coming to grips with an impending lawsuit and confronting one's mortality are typically not high on most people's list of things to do and my goal is to make the planning as accessible, digestible and (dare we say it?) enjoyable as possible. I seek to build lifelong relationships with my clients to ensure that as their personal lives and legal situations evolve, their planning continues to evolve along with them.
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Practice Areas
18 years | 2,000 cases
18 years | 2,000 cases
18 years | 2,000 cases
$ 850-850 per hour
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Acquired: 2006
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333 City Boulevard West, Suite 2050, Orange, CA, 92868
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Posted by david | April 13, 2012
Great case partner
I have referred some of my own clients to Brain on a couple matters in which I required his assistance and expertise. As the saying goes in a word, he's a lawyer's lawyer. Based on my experiences, I have full confidence in Brian to either primarily handle or assist me in cases involving my best cli...
"I endorse this lawyer. Our office has referred several clients to Mr. Chou. We have received good feedback from these clients expressing that Mr. Chou helped them, was courteous and informative."
"Brian is a very knowledgeable, professional, and personable attorney. I have referred several clients and friends to him, all of whom have been very pleased with his services and responsiveness."
"Brian is a hardworking, compassionate, skilled lawyer. I would not hesitate to recommend any estate planning client to him. If you are looking for a top-notch lawyer who cares about his clients, then look no further."
"I've worked with Brian on a number of matters and have always found his opinions and advice to be well reasoned and sound. I have found him to be hard working and dedicated to his clients."
"Brian is a trusted colleague and longtime friend. He is not only a qualified and capable attorney, but also a creative one. This is noteworthy and rare these days as more and more attorneys take a cookie-cutter approach to the law. Brian addresses every legal situation thoughtfully and thoroughly, tailoring his work to meet each client's individual needs. I hold Brian in the highest regard both professionally and personally."
"Brian is a great estate planning attorney, and the first attorney that I refer to any of my clients that seek such services. He is very intelligent, personable, detail oriented and is a pleasure to work with."
"Brian is a close personal friend and a great professional contact as well. We have helped each other on numerous matters over the past year with outstanding results."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have referred some of my own clients to Brain, and have also worked together with him, on several matters in which I required his assistance and expertise. As the saying goes in a word, he's a lawyer's lawyer. Based on my experiences, I have full confidence in Brian to either primarily handle or assist me in cases involving my best clients. David M. Sine, Long Beach Lawyer"
"Brian's open and honest approach to the practice of law inspires great confidence in his clients, knowing they're in capable and trustworthy hands. Having gone to law school with Brian, I know he's a forthright and generous person, always willing to go the extra mile to help out a friend, client or colleague. I'd trust any business I had to Brian without any doubts."
"I have known Brian professionally for over six years. He is an excellent attorney who is very knowledgeable in the field of estate planning. He truly cares about his clients and works hard to help them achieve their objectives. On a personal level, he is extremely kind, personable, and approachable. Brian is a top notch choice for business and estate planning needs."
"Brian Chou is a colleague of mine and has been a trusted referral source for over three years. My law practice involves civil litigation so occasionally I receive requests from my clients for a referral to a good estate planning attorney. I unequivocally recommend Brian to these clients. Brian time and again has provided outstanding service to my clients. He carries himself with impeccable professionalism and his positive attitude and demeanor are contagious. I know that when I recommend Brian I am referring my clients to an extremely knowledgeable attorney that will provide them with services that are second to none. I highly recommend Brian Chou and his services to all who are looking for an experienced estate planning attorney."
"Having attended many years of graduate school with Brian, I turned to him for assistance with some personal legal matters I was handling on behalf of my grandmother. As I've always known him as my fun, humorous friend, I was blown away by the level of professionalism in which he handled such a delicate and intricate issue. I'm so impressed by the level of knowledge he has in his chosen field, and will absolutely trust him in handling similar matters in the future. Thanks, Brian!"
"Brian is very knowledgeable about wills and trusts. Our firm has many clients who suffer from catastrophic injuries and as an ancillary service to our own practice, we have hired Brian to draft the Special Needs Trusts for those clients that need one. He is reliable and really goes out of his way to make sure he provides the best customer care to his clients. We have enjoyed working with him so much so that we now hire his services to write trusts for those clients that have expressed interest in making sure that they make future plans for the judgments/settlements they have received."
"I endorse this lawyer. I found Brian to be extremely conscientious and meticulous. He takes the time to listen closely to the client's concerns and then tailors documents to not only meet their immediate needs but their future needs as well. Brian is generous with his time and is willing to set up mutually convenient meetings rather than adhere to a strict "single office" 9 to 5 schedule. It is rare to find someone with his level of expertise coupled with his compassion and empathy."
"Brian Chow is a wonderful attorney as well as a wonderful person. He cares about his client's on a personal level and treats them like they are his family. He is extremely reliable and dependable. He is absolutely an attorney of integrity."
"Brian is ambitious, energetic and enthusiastic about his work as an estate planning attorney. He has the attributes one looks for in an attorney- trustworthy, dependable, personable and highly-educated. He is well-connected in the Long Beach community and beyond, and is both academically and professionally accomplished. I highly recommend Brian as your estate planning attorney."
"Brian Chou is a very thoughtful and caring person. He listens to the client's situation before he prepares a comprehensive plan to address the needs that were presented. Brian will go the extra mile to make sure the client understands the whole process. Whether you are creating a living trust for the very first time or a relative has passed away, Brian can help you with the life event at hand. He cares and is concerned about your goals and objectives and will make sure that they are followed through on after your passing. I highly approve of this attorney."
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Certified Specialist - Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law, State Bar of California
2004
Membership, Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity
2013 - Present
Instructor, University Of California, Irvine, Extension
2012 - Present
Attorney, Barth Calderon, LLP
2009 - Present
Associate, Bezaire Ledwitz & Associates
2008 - 2008
Associate, Cihigoyenetche Grossberg & Clouse
2012 - Present
Provisors - Cerritos ChapterGroup Leader Associate
2011 - Present
Long Beach Estate Planning & Trust CouncilMember
2011 - Present
Long Beach Century ClubGeneral Member
2009 - Present
Long Beach Chamber of Commerce
2009 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Trusts and Estates SectionGeneral Member
2009 - Present
State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section
2009 - Present
South Bay Estate Planning CouncilGeneral Member
2009 - Present
Business Networking International
2009 - Present
United States Tax Court
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of California
2009 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
2006 - Present
State Bar of California
2006 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of California
Client deemed to have capacity and petition was dismissed.
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Understanding Estate Planning and Living Trusts
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Estate Planning for Special Needs Children
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