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Brendan Begley

Brendan Begley

 
  • Appeals & Appellate, Business Law, Employment Law...
  • California
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Lawyer Rating and Reviews
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
James Eric McGlamery
James Eric McGlamery June 2, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
I have worked with a number of Appellate Attorneys during my career. All have been very good, but Brandon is the best, when all of the above characteristics are considered. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Brendan and I have worked as co-counsel on several appeals in State and Federal Courts, including a pending case.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

Brendan has handled appeals of civil cases in which the trial court granted summary judgment, and an appeal of an adverse trial verdict.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2021, 2022, and 2023
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

He has excellent writing skills, quickly grasps the key issues to be decided, presents very effective arguments in the Appellate Briefs, and is extremely persuasive at oral argument. He has extensive experience as an Appellate Advocate.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Brandon has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the employment law field, and this is reflected in the arguments that he makes in the Appellate Briefs, as well as his advocacy directly to the Court at oral argument.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Brandon is skilled at advancing all possible arguments to persuade the Appellate Tribunal to rule in favor of the client. His analysis is always thorough, and supported by pertinent case law.

Communication Skills: Excellent

His excellent communication skills are not only evident in the Arguments presented in the Briefs that he prepares, and arguments before the Appellate Tribunals, but in his communications with the Clients. He explains the process and chances of success very clearly to the clients, so they have a solid understanding of what to expect.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Brandon has an excellent reputation in the legal profession. He is a consummate professional, who always strives for excellence in representing our mutual clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Civil Appeals in State or Federal Court.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Mediation
  • Oral Argument
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
Jeffrey David Fulton
Jeffrey David Fulton June 2, 2023
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
Brendan kept my clients apprised of the process and was very frank about the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. Brendan is very knowledgeable about the Rules of Ethics and operates within them without exception. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

Brendan and I worked together at the same law firm at the beginning of our careers and I have referred my clients to him for appellate work. Additionally, Brendan and I tried a case together as co-counsel.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I have referred my clients to Brendan to handle appellate work. Additionally, Brendan and I tried a case together as co-counsel.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2018-2020
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Brendan is very knowledgeable in many areas of law and understands the appellate process very well. He was an effective advocate for my clients.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Brendan is very knowledgeable in many areas of law, particularly through the prism of the appellate process.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Brendan is very knowledgeable in many areas of law, particularly through the prism of the appellate process.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Brendan kept my clients apprised of the process and was very frank about the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. He did so in a friendly and professional manner without using legalese and by providing an analysis that lay people could easily understand.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Brendan kept my clients apprised of the process and was very frank about the strengths and weaknesses of their positions. Brendan is very knowledgeable about the Rules of Ethics and operates within them without exception.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Appellate, Legal Research and Writing, Oral Argument.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Mediation
  • Oral Argument
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes