Brett W. Piersma - Santa Barbara, CA
Attorney at Mullen & Henzell L.L.P.
Estate Planning Lawyers in Santa Barbara, CA
112 E. Victoria Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101
- Free Consultation
Santa Barbara Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 04/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Estate Planning
- Charitable Gift Planning
- Estate & Trust Litigation
- Succession Planning
- Trust Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
Brett is a Partner in the Estate Planning Group. Brett transitioned into the practice of law from a teaching career. Prior to joining Mullen & Henzell in 2014, he taught Advanced Placement European History, Advanced Placement American Government, and World History and coached Mock Trial at Santa Ynez High School. He also co-authored a series of social studies books and lesson plans through ABC-CLIO Publishers and conducted teacher training workshops at national and state teaching conferences.
After teaching for ten years, Brett attended The College of William & Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law for his degree in law, competing on the Moot Court team, serving as Senior Notes Editor on the Bill of Rights Journal, and serving as Editor for the Election Law Society. He also performed three plays with the William & Mary Law Revue acting group.
Education
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Legal Education
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The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2014
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
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The College of William and Mary, Marshall-Wythe School of Law,
Williamsburg,
Virginia, 2014
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Non Legal Education
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University of California,
Santa Barbara,
California, 2001
M.Ed.
Major: Education -
University of California, Santa Barbara,
California, 2000
B.A.
Major: History
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University of California,
Santa Barbara,
California, 2001
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Published Works
Articles
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Election Evidence: The Promises and Realities of California’s Citizens Commission, 22 Wm. & Mary Bill of Rts. J. 211 (2013)
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Co-authored the Triumph and Tragedy book series (2006) and the Conflict and Compromise (2007) book series (ABC-CLIO)
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Co-authored 35 Defining Moments (2009) lessons (ABC-CLIO)
Bar Admissions
- California
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of California
- Santa Barbara County Bar Association
- William Gordon Inns of Court
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Contact
112 E. Victoria Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: 805-263-7473
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.mullenlaw.com/
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