Brian R. Van Marter - Irvine, CA
Attorney at Goe Forsythe & Hodges LLP
Advanced Estate Planning Lawyers in Irvine, CA
17701 Cowan Suite 210, Lobby D Irvine, CA 92614
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Irvine Advanced Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Advanced Estate Planning
- Probate and Trust Administration
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Brian R. Van Marter, Esq. has been practicing law in Southern California for over 30 years, and focuses his practice on Advanced Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration at the Law Firm of Charles, Kane, Burns & Van Marter, LLP where he is a partner. Previously, Mr. Van Marter founded Weber • Van Marter LLP where he was the managing partner in an estate planning and probate practice. Prior to starting his firm, Mr. Van Marter was a partner at Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog (formerly known as Cooksey, Howard, Martin & Toolen). Additionally, Mr. Van Marter has been an Adjunct Professor at Trinity Law School where he has lectured on Wills, Trusts and Estates.
Mr. Van Marter obtained his law degree (cum laude) from Whittier College School of Law in 1993 where he was the Executive Editor of the Whittier Law Review and the recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship. He has attained his Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M. Taxation) from Chapman University School of Law. Mr. Van Marter obtained his undergraduate degree from California State University at Fullerton (B.A., American Studies) in 1990. He is admitted to practice in all State Courts of California and the United States District Court (Central District).
Education
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Legal Education
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Whittier College School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Recipient of the Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Law Review: Whittier Law Review, Executive Editor -
Chapman University School of Law,
Orange,
California
LL.M.
Major: Taxation
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Whittier College School of Law,
Los Angeles,
California, 1993
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Non Legal Education
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California State University,
Fullerton,
California, 1990
B.A., Bachelor of Arts
Major: American Studies
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California State University,
Fullerton,
California, 1990
Current Employment Position(s)
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Of Counsel
Past Positions
- Weber • Van Marter LLP, Managing Partner
- Cooksey, Toolen, Gage, Duffy & Woog (formerly known as Cooksey, Howard, Martin & Toolen), Partner
Bar Admissions
- California, 1993
- U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1993
Other Affiliations
- Orange County Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of California (Member)
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Contact
17701 Cowan
Suite 210, Lobby D
Irvine, CA 92614
Phone: 877-277-6814
Fax: 949-955-9437
Email: Send a message
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