$ 400-500 per hour
Brook is the principal at Meakins Law, a thriving Family Law practice in Berkeley, California. Brook is a passionate advocate for her Family Law clients and is committed to seeking creative resolutions to Divorce, Child Custody and Support cases, Prenuptial Agreements, Paternity Suits and other Family law matters. She spends her days in court and otherwise supporting her clients throughout some of the most significant transitions in their lives.
In addition to her family law practice, Brook is very involved in environmental climate-change advocacy work. In both realms she is a fierce champion of the rights of others, and it is this salient attribute that drives her success as an attorney and sets the tone for the entire firm. She devotes the same vibrant energy and attention to all of her clients, whether they are island nations affected by climate change or single fathers seeking greater involvement in their children’s lives. Global justice cannot be served without every day, local justice being served as well.
Meakins Law believes in respecting the agency and individuality of each client. Brook is fully committed to bringing the needs and desires of the client to the forefront of every discussion, never allowing the complexity of the law to hamper communication. Her gift for balancing an empathetic, resolution-focused mindset with an unflinching commitment to a just outcome is what differentiates her from her peers. Brook’s clients sense her dedication; her results speak for themselves.
Often, the most apparently challenging matters merely require a creative touch. Brook is expertly knowledgeable and guides her clients through the nuances of the Family Court system with perfect fluency. She is a graduate of the University of Oregon School of Law and hails from Eugene, Oregon. When she eventually found her way down to the Bay Area, she fell in love with the quality of life and decided to stay. She and her husband live in Oakland.
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17 years | 200 cases
$ 400-500 per hour
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Acquired: 2009
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715 Hearst Ave., Suite 203, Berkeley, CA, 94710
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Posted by Jarrod | January 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
As an attorney myself, I know what it looks like to see an attorney advocate effectively. Brook exemplifies what it means to be an advocate. Throughout my entire divorce process, Brook frequently checked in with me via email or phone. She worked diligently to write emails, submit letters, and file re...
Posted by Natalie | September 4, 2014
Brook and her team did an incredible job of helping me navigate the divorce process quickly ( a judgement before the 6 month period had passed), efficiently, and with the results that I wanted. I was impressed from start to finish on how my case was handled. At every step of the way, I felt that Broo...
Posted by glenn | August 17, 2010
Like unicorns I did not think an honest lawyer that cared existed. She was able to negotiate an $8000 settlement from the insurance company That was giving excuses on why they would not settle, that went on for five months. At that point I figured I had nothing to lose because I wasn't going to get ...
Posted by Jerry | August 2, 2010
Words cannot express the pleasure I had to work with Brook. I was thoroughly impressed with her work. She kept billable time low while doing all the necessary things to be effective. She also kept me informed during all phases of the work. First, I was a little bit skeptical because I knew attorn...
Posted by Heather | July 28, 2010
Brook handled a case from me-long distance. There was NO problem with the fact that I am in San Diego and she's in San Francisco. If you believe that there are no lawyers left who actually care, well I encourage you to rethink that position. Brook was understanding, extremely timely in returni...
"Brook is not only extremely knowledgeable, but empathetic - a quality not found in every lawyer. She is a fighter, and knows how to get solid results when things are adversarial, but also thinks creatively to find solutions for each individual situation. I recommend her to anyone in need of advice related to family law, custody, or divorce."
"Brook combines fantastic listening skills with focused and effective guidance. She has put together a fantastic team to guide her clients through the court system. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Brook is the most approachable attorney I have ever met. She is a great listener, and she truly cares about her clients."
"Brook is the most unique attorney I have had the pleasure to work with. She is honest and genuinely concerned with her client's well being. Her compassion and empathy actually makes her one of the most tenacious lawyers I've known. She is very sharp and even when handling the most minute detail never loses sight of the big picture. I highly endorse this lawyer and recommend her without hesitation."
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2010 - Present
Attorney, Meakins Law
2008 - 2010
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2009 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of California
2009 - Present
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2009
JD - Juris Doctor
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