Brian Seastrom Attorney

First Admitted: 2002, California

Professional Webpage: https://www.seastromlaw.com/attorneys/brian-g-seastrom/

Bar/Professional Activity:

Commissioner, Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) of the State Bar of California. The JNE Commission assists the Governor in the judicial selection process., 2021
The Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) of the State Bar of California assists the Governor in the judicial selection process., 2020
Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers, 2020
Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (JNE) of the State Bar of California, 2019
Chair - State Bar of California, Family Law Specialists Committee. This State Bar Commission is limited to approximately 10 family law specialists from across California. The committee both authors and grades the Family Law Specialization examination for lawyers applying to become Certified Family Law Specialists., 2016
Family Law Advisory Commission to the State Bar of California – Member , 2015
Family Law Advisory Commission to the State Bar of California – Member , 2014
Commissioner - State Bar of California, Family Law Specialists., 2013
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section Vice President 2010, 2010
Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section – President 2011, 2011
American Bar Association’s Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute, Houston, Texas, 2010
Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section Treasurer 2009, 2009
State Bar of California, 2002, 2002

Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):

In re Marriage of Drake, (2015) 241 Cal.App.4th 934

Special Licenses/Certifications:

Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law, California Board of Legal Specialization – 2008, 2008

Pro bono/Community Service:

Commissioner, California Judicial Nomination Evaluation Commission, 2020
Appointed by Orange County judges to pursuant to the Servicemember's Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which provides protections for individuals entering, called to active duty in the military, or deployed servicemembers, 2014

Honors/Awards:

Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers, International Academy of Family Lawyers
Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
Rated AV Preeminent, Rated AV Preeminent – Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™, the highest possible rating, Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™
Orange County's "Top 50" Lawyers, Super Lawyers, 2021
“Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2021
The Best Lawyers America - Family Law, Best Lawyers, 2020
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2020
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2019
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2018
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2017
Named “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2016
“Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2015
“Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2014
“Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2013
“Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine, 2012

Educational Background:

Loyola Marymount University - B.A., Philosophy - with honors, 1998

Scholarly Lectures/Writings:

“Presenting Complex Trials/RFOs Electronically” , Presenter, “Presenting Complex Trials/RFOs Electronically”, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Institute, 2021
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Institute, Co-Dean of Institute, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Institute, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Institute, 2019
., Presenter, Family Law Practice and Management, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Retreat, 2018
Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2017, Co-Presenter, A Dispute in Value – Analysis, Examination and Cross-Examination of Real Estate Appraisers, Orange County Bar Association, 2017
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 2017 Institute – , Presenter, “Hot Tips: The Use of Screenshots in Pleadings and Practice”, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Southern California Institute, 2017
Speaker, Family Law Basics - Emphasis on Spousal Support, Orange County Bar Association, 2016
“Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Family Law Matters”, Presenter, “Domestic Violence Restraining Orders in Family Law Matters”, Orange County Bar Association Criminal Defense Section, 2015
Speaker, Family Law and Criminal Defense Crossover Issues, Orange County Bar Association - Criminal Law Section, 2013
“Discovery and Depositions in Family Law Matters”, Presenter, “Discovery and Depositions in Family Law Matters”, Orange County Bar Association Family Law Section, 2013
Speaker, Taking and Defending Depositions in Family Law Matters, Orange County Bar Association - Family Law Section, 2012
“Cross-examination of Financial Experts in Family Law Matters”, Presenter, “Cross-examination of Financial Experts in Family Law Matters”, Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section, 2011
Orange County Lawyer Magazine, 2002 – “Drafting and Litigating Premarital Agreements”, Co-Author, Drafting and Litigating Premarital Agreements, Orangee County Lawyer Magazine, Family Law, 2002

Other Outstanding Achievements:

Fellow, International Academy of Family Lawyers
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellow
Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings.

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