Testimonials

It’s not easy navigating divorce with teenage children. Brian was instrumental in helping reach a good outcome for me and my family. He listened and respected my goals and priorities, developed a strategy to avoid costly litigation, and showed patience by going at the pace that worked for me in reaching those goals. My family is better off due to his help.

It is impossible to overstate the extraordinary impact Brian had on facilitating my divorce. He was overwhelmingly accessible, knowledgeable and extraordinarily professional throughout the pendency of my case. He answered all of my questions, counseled me regarding best- and worst-case scenarios, and enabled me to wrap up my complex divorce swiftly. Brian is a fearless advocate that brings a wealth of experience to the table, and I am eternally grateful for all that he did on my behalf. I would recommend Brian without hesitation or reservation; he was an invaluable ally during one of the more challenging periods of my life, and I will certainly seek his counsel on any and all family law matters I confront in the future.

Working with Brian was a pleasure. Early on in my divorce, my family law attorney suggested we bring in some help. I reached out to a respected attorney and friend in town who recommended Brian. Unlike a lot of people, Brian under promised and over delivered. It took Brian very little time to get up to speed on a very complicated case with multiple issues and large holdings. It took me very little time to get comfortable with Brian. We met and spoke hundreds of times throughout the process. We engaged experts, met with them and I watched Brian help them understand a complicated financial situation with lots of moving parts. It was very comforting for me, as we worked through the process, that Brian kept track of all the moving parts. He explained things to me in a manner that helped me understand. We were in trial many times and every time Brian was over prepared. On more than one occasion, he was successful in helping the Judge see our prospective versus the angle opposing counsel was arguing. He also helped me be grounded when I was pushing too hard for the unrealistic. Working with Brian was a pleasure and I highly recommend him.

I did not want my divorce to be expensive or litigious as I had heard horror stories of such divorces. I was committed to finding a lawyer that was focused on resolving my case as quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively as possible. In my search, I was referred to Brian Cook. After speaking with him for the first time, I knew he would be perfect, and I was absolutely correct. The process was painless and took the exact amount of time he promised. While I hope to never go through a divorce again, if I do, I will be calling Brian.

Brian truly cares about his clients. He is knowledgeable, ethical and takes action to do what he believes would be in the best interests of settling a case. Brian strives to minimize the costs and time expended to resolve a matter while at the same being very responsive.

After I engaged with Brian Cook, my divorce was very smooth with the minimum amount of drama. Prior to engaging Brian, my prior attorney was making my case look like a nightmare divorce as my spouse’s attorney got very aggressive. Then to my surprise, my prior attorney did the same and surmised that this was going to get expensive, drawn out and unpleasant. That’s when I contacted Brian. He had a very calm and intelligent approach to our divorce obstacles. This calmed the other side and issues and challenges began to dissipate and a path to an end became quickly clear. He wasn’t soft, just direct and had well thought out plans to get us to a conclusion. This zero-drama effect was instrumental to the best possible conclusion. In the end, this was a winning approach for both sides and we held firm to the law and didn’t draw out the timeline, which saved me lots of expenses.

My experience with Brian is that he’s an excellent family law attorney. He did a great job handling my divorce and is the opposite of an attorney who “stirs the pot.” Super responsive, easy to work with and very upfront and honest about things, even if it’s not what you’re hoping to hear. A skilled negotiator as well. I highly recommend him

Brian Cook has represented me and my continuing family law case for the past 2 years. He’s been priceless in guiding me to obtaining majority custody of my twin daughters (aged 6 when I sought Brian’s representation.) Brian knows what to focus on legally, as well as how to keep you grounded in what you may be seeking. He is knowledgeable, communicative, and a good listener. He’s always been current and on point with my case and never gave me the feeling he’s overwhelmed or unprepared.

Having had sub-par representation during my original divorce proceedings, it was a major coup for me to find an attorney of Brian’s caliber. My experience working with Brian was, simply put, effective and efficient. Brian dedicated a lot of effort into properly understanding my personal situation and then applied his experience and intellect to help guide me through a challenging process to achieve my ultimate goal. I have already recommended Brian to a close personal friend.

Brian was a skilled professional during my divorce & custody case while also being empathetic as emotions were running high. He was accessible, communicative, friendly and knowledgeable throughout the months-long legal process and constant curveballs that came along with a contested divorce. There were also cross state and out of country issues to navigate that Brian handled with ease. In the end, he helped me achieve the goal of getting my daughter back and never lost sight of my priorities. Brian comes highly recommended!

I used Brian as my attorney back in 2014 as I was in a very difficult co-parenting situation. He was the perfect balance of professionalism, empathy, and honesty. While the situation I was going through was emotional, Brian was able to help me see it from a bird’s eye view and how a judge would see it, giving me a clear head to make rational decisions and requests. The results from the court in 2014 were everything I hoped for that when 2020 hit, and an even harder co-parenting situation arose, Brian was my first call. Again, Brian was so knowledgeable in his guidance that again, the results in court were exactly what we wanted. I really believe that Brian’s blend of compassion and knowledge are rare and am so appreciative of his support and guidance through the years!

From the start, I knew Brian was the right person on my side. So many Family Law attorneys care about their best interests, not their clients, and Brian is truly about doing what is fair and will fight for you in a way that isn’t going to break the bank. If things do get more difficult, he’ll lay out your options and help navigate the legal system in San Diego. I was fortunate to have Brian get me through a very difficult process.

Mr. Cook’s representation was significant for my complicated case. From the beginning until the end, he communicated thoroughly and consistently to ensure I fully understood what to expect. He was transparent which helped handling the entire process at ease. His guidance helped look at the bigger picture versus focusing on the negative information my ex-husband and his attorney were communicating to the court. Mr. Cook is a true processional, someone you want on your side. He will provide you with clear and concise guidelines and expectations, he fully exceeded mine.

I first met Brian when he worked at a larger firm. He helped guide me through my divorce. I was very pleased with his services. So, when some post-judgment issues came up in my case, I tracked him down to help me. Each time Brian represented me, he was prepared, detailed and navigated the complexities of my case with knowledge and a well-thought-out strategy. I was very happy we were able to settle my issues without an all-out battle, which was my goal. Brian is client-focused and helps you achieve your goals at reasonable cost. I recommend his services and, in fact, have referred him to a friend.