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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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$ 425-425 per hour
State: California
Acquired: 2002
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5321 Scotts Valley Drive, Suite 205, Scotts Valley, CA, 95066-3530
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Posted by Karin | November 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
I highly recommend Brian Myers as a family law attorney.
Brian Myers is an excellent and compassionate and very bright lawyer. He is an outstanding legal advocate during a divorce. I found Brian to be very exceptionally intelligent, responsive, and kind. Since it is my first experience with a lawyer and with divorce, I was initially concerned about obtai...
Posted by Justin | January 07, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Brian is a 1st class attorney that will help you resolve your case with great results, respect and true professionalism.
Going through a divorce is a nightmare process... no two ways about it, it's ugly most of the time. I initially represented myself, trying to avoid hiring an attorney due to costs, etc, and was overwhelmed with emotions and anxiety at the start of the process, not knowing what to do exactly with the...
Posted by Muhammad | September 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Caring Attorney
Brian Meyers has been helping me in my divorce case for over 4 months and I find him extremely helpful. professional and caring. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a family law attorney.
Posted by Erin | October 26, 2012 | Child Custody
Very pleased!
I recently retained Brian for assistance in an already open child custody case and he has been a wonderful resource! He is kind, fair, and makes you feel as though he understands what you're going through. This has been a challenging situation and he has truly made me feel a little more at ease with ...
Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes
client review
From the first phone call with Brian I felt relieved. The information he provided was helpful. The professionalism outstanding. My case moved in a direction with results...not circles
"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."
"I endorse Mr. Myers. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
Family lawyer
2024
10 Best, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2006 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionAttorney Member
2013 - 2024
Santa Cruz Family Law Bar AssociationPresident
2006 - 2020
Santa Cruz County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2004
LL.M - Master of Laws
2001
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2005
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Legal Answers
Contempt of court in family law case (California).
06 Dec 2010
How many years do I get alimony?
04 Nov 2008