Brian David Thiessen

Brian David Thiessen

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 58 years

Family Lawyer at Walnut Creek, CA
Practice Areas: Family, General Practice, Mediation ... +2 more

43 Quail Ct, Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA

About Brian

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Family 50%

domestic relations - dissolution, custody, support, property division. adoptions, etc. premarital and post-marital agreements, enforcement of agreements, 'marvin' type cases

58 years

50%
General Practice 20%

homeowner issues, business disputes, wide variety of legal issues- but refer out any specialized areas if appropriate -- no tax law or bankruptcy

58 years

20%
Elder Law 10%

elder abuse, working with families, contested probate matters, etc.

51 years

10%
Mediation 10%

all types of cases from real property to contract to family law to business

36 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

land development, easement, contract agreements an enforcement

51 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 58 years

State: California

Acquired: 1967

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Brian D. Thiessen

43 Quail Ct, Ste 202, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596

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Brian David Thiessen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Edward Wesley Duncan | March 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Finest Lawyer Around

I retained Mr. Thiessen in 2007 to represent me in my Divorce Case. From the very start Mr. Thiessen was so on top of everything that I felt very confident that I had the best Representation possible. There was a large amount of money involved in a complicated case. We also had to file an Action in... the Civil Courts, Brian Thiessen proceeded in the same integegrable fashion and represented me to the fullest. As if things weren't complicated already, my Father passed away during this time leaving his Trust. We ran into some major issues with other family members and had to file yet another lawsuit. During the course of eight years Brian D. Thiessen represented me in 3 Law Cases in which two of the cases went to trial. . Brian took care of everything with such Integrity that I never had to worry about anything. The end result was that we settled the divorce and won the two lawsuits. I can truly say that Brian D. Thiessen is among the most amazing people I have ever known. Brian got me through the most difficult time of my life. If your in need of the best representation you can get Brian D. Thiessen is the one. Thankyou Brian for staying with me and getting my life back to normal. My deepest gratitude. ***Three Thumbs Up *** Edward

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2015

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2014

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2013

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2012

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2002

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2001

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2000

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2000

Alumnus of the Year, Hastings College of the Law

1999

'av', Martindale Hubbell

1998

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1997

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1996

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1995

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1994

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1993

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1992

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1992

Distinguished Eagle Scout, Boy Scous of America

1991

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1990

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1990

certified family law specialist, California State Bar

1989

a-v for 30 years now, Martindale-Hubbell

1988

'av' rated, Martindale Hubbel

1987

'av' rated, Martindale Hubbel

1987

Citizen of the Year, Alamo Rotary

1986

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1985

'av' rated, Martindale Hubbel

1973

Citizen of the Year, San Ramon Valley Chamber of Commerce

Work Experience

1990 - Present

ADR- mediator/arbitrator/private judge, Mt Diablo Courthouse Alternatives (D-CAP)

1990 - Present

owner, Law Office Brian D. Thiessen

1967 - 1990

senior partner 10 years, Thiessen, Gagen & McCoy

Associations

1995 - Present

Hastings Foundation

Board of Trustees

1991 - Present

International Fellowship Scouting Rotarians

Past President; International Comm'r

1990 - Present

Contra Costa Superior Court

settlement mediator

1976 - Present

Mt Diablo Silverado Council BSA

past President, Exec Board

1967 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

past President

First Congregational Church Berkeley

Moderator (past)

State Bar of California

disciplinary referee for 5 years

Markham Regional Arboretum

past President

2005 - 2006

Rotary District 5160

District Governor

1995 - 1996

Hastings Law Alumni Assocition

President

Education

1967

University of California, Hastings College of the Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1963

SUNY Plattsburg

1960

Duke University

AB

Speaking Engagements

1990

developments in family law

family law panelist

N/A

Zone Institutes, Dist Conferences

Rotary and Boy and Girl Scouting

Languages

English

Spanish

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