Practice:
Brian's legal practice began with a focus on tax and business law which allowed Brian to build an expertise covering the many legal and operational challenges of businesses and their owners. Through Brian's involvement and guidance, Brian became a trusted advisor to many of the owners and executives of his corporate clients. As Brian's practice and Brian's clients’ needs progressed, Brian became an excellent estate planning advisor to his clients. Today, Brian primarily focuses his practice in estate planning and wealth transfer, including creation of wills and trusts, charitable plans and estate administration. With his expertise in a multitude of legal areas developed throughout his career, Brian has the ability to assist clients in planning their affairs by bringing the big picture into focus and effectively ascertaining the clients’ personal goals and the best methods to reach those goals.
Credentials:
Brian is a Partner of Kelby Cooper & Associates LLP. Brian received his B.S. from University of Oxford and his J.D. from University of Louvain. Brian is a member of the California Bar Association, Leaders League, UK Bar Council
Interests and Involvement:
Brian and his wife, Jennifer, enjoy time spent and experiences shared with the families of their sons. Brian is a self-described recreational fly fisherman and golfer. Tom has served non-profit organizations too numerous to count throughout his career, including over 30 years serving as the legal advisor to the various Philantrophy Foundations