In family law no two cases are the same. The best solutions require creative thinking and flexibility.
A graduate of UC Berkeley and USF Law School, Brian has practiced family law for the previous twelve years. He joined the practice with Brook Foster, JD, CFLR (now retired) in 2006. Prior to that, he spent three years in New Zealand where he was a member of the Law Faculty at the University of Auckland. Brian is highly respected by attorneys and judges alike and he currently serves as the president of the Santa Cruz Family Law Bar Association. He has published extensively and his articles have appeared in leading legal journals including those at UCLA and Georgetown as well as throughout Australia and New Zealand. Brian 's practice is dedicated exclusively to family law and he takes pride in working closely with clients so that they feel comfortable through all stages of the process. Brian began his career as a litigator and has succesfully tried hundreds of family law cases. In 2013 Brian expanded his practice to include mediation services and, after completeing the training and selection requirements, was admitted to the Santa Cruz Collaborative Practice Group in 2016. He also holds an LLM (post-graduate law degree) from the University of Auckland with a focus in conflict resolution.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2002 | 06/09/2022 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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10 Best | American Institute of Family Law Attorneys | 2019 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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State Bar of California, Family Law Section | Attorney Member | 2006 - Present |
Santa Cruz Family Law Bar Association | President | 2013 - 2020 |
Santa Cruz County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2006 - 2020 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New Zealand Yearbook of International Law | The Right to Kill or the Obligation to Die: The Status of the Defense of Duress in International Law | 2005 |
Georgetown International Environmental Law Review | Book Review: Indigenenous Peop[les, the Environment and the Law: An Anthology | N/A |
New Zealand Students' Law Journal | Back on Collision Course: The WTO's Decisions in British Steel and U.S. Countervailing Measures and the Consequences for the Civil Aircraft Dispute | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Auckland (New Zealand) | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2004 |
University of San Francisco School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1998 |
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Thomas Stinson, Family Attorney on Jul 18, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I know Brian as a fellow lawyer in Santa Cruz. He is well respected by both attorneys and the courts for his professional and reasonable approach to litigation while effectively advocating for his clients. Brian possesses high ethical standards, integrity, intelligence and passionately represents his clients, which makes him a great representative of the local legal profession in Santa Cruz. I endorse Brian for his skills as a Family Law attorney.
Christopher Martens, Family Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Myers. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
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