James Christopher Brenner

Pennsylvania

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Rebecca A Rainwater May 28, 2019

Rating: 10

James Brenner is an overall really great attorney. He is knowledgeable about the law, has compassion for his clients and has excellent legal skills. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

James and I work together at Family Law Matters.

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

Same Client

James and I are coworkers at Family Law Matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I have worked with James since May 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

James is an extremely effective advocate because he is smart, creative, and fearless.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

James is extremely knowledgeable in the are of family law. He is a fount of knowledge.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

James is a very good legal researcher and writer. He is excellent at writing legal briefs and analyzing cases.

Communication Skills: Excellent

James is both an outstanding writer and speaker. He is a great advocate to his clients.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

James is very concerned about doing what is moral and ethical for his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
All areas of family law including divorce and high asset cases.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
It is my pleasure to have met James Brenner as I have learned an a lot from him and he is a great asset to our law firm.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Kristie Lee Bergamo May 25, 2019

Rating: 10

James is one of the best attorneys I know because he is so hardworking, so knowledgeable, and so creative in finding a solution to solve his clients' problems. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

James and I collaborate on many cases at Family Law Matters.

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

Same Client

James and I have represented many clients jointly.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
James began working with me in January of 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

What I really love working about James is his unique approach to helping his clients. He always has great legal arguments.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

I pride myself on my knowledge of the law. James is equally knowledgeable and we frequently trade ideas.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

James is amazing when it comes to legal analysis! He is a very thorough researcher.

Communication Skills: Excellent

James has incredible communication skills. This includes his ability to argue in front of the judge.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

James would never do anything unethical or unprofessional. He is extremely honest and professional.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
James is at his best when he is using his researching, analyzing or negotiating skills in a family law case.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
James is a pleasure to work with. He is hard-working, has a great attitude, and loves helping clients.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Colleen Robinson May 25, 2019

Rating: 10

Mr. Brenner is a down to earth, low key person who can easily be underestimated. His knowledge, tenacity and advocacy for his clients is unparalleled. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

James and I both work at Family Law Matters. He works out of the Corona, California office, and I work out of the Temecula, California office.

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

Same Client

Before James was transferred to the Corona office, we were office mates and collaborated on numerous cases together.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
Mr. Brenner and I began working together in January of 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Brenner is an extremely effective advocate because he thinks outside the box and comes up with unique arguments to difficult legal issues.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

We call James "the professor" because of his immense knowledge of the law and his willingness to share with others.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

James is able to analyze legal problems quickly and effectively.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Brenner was previously a professor. He is great at communicating, both in writing and orally.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Brenner is very ethical, professional and fair-minded. I highly respect him.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Mr. Brenner excels at all aspects of divorce and family law litigation. He typically handles high asset cases, matters involving financial issues, domestic violence defense, and negotiation.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Beshoy F. Shehata May 25, 2019

Rating: 10

Mr. Brenner has a vast body of knowledge from his many experiences, which gives him a unique perspective to difficult cases. He works tirelessly for his clients and is a zealous advocate. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I am the managing partner at Family Law Matters and James is one of the associate attorneys at the firm.

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

Same Client

James has a full caseload at Family Law Matters. He has represented many clients at the firm.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
James began working at Family Law Matters in Corona, California in January 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

James is a very effective advocate and counselor because he is extremely knowledgeable of the law and pays keen attention to details.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

James has a vast knowledge of the law and is extremely good at researching legal issues.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Brenner excels in analysis of financial and legal issues relating to divorce or support issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

James is a prior editor and college professor. He is an outstanding writer and communicator.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Brenner is as ethical and professional as anyone can possibly be.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
James is a very effective Family Law Attorney, especially in the areas of domestic violence defense, high asset divorces, divorces involving a business and complex divorce matters.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Litigation
Negotiation
Oral Argument
Problem Solving

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
Mr. Brenner has a unique background, in that he is licensed in several states, speaks fluent German, has a degree in economics, is a former university professor and has a background as a tax attorney. This makes him extremely valuable as a family law attorney.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

Gina Marie Famularo May 25, 2019

Rating: 10

James Brenner is a capable and thorough attorney who cares deeply about his clients. View More

Q. How do you know this lawyer?

Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I have the pleasure of knowing James Brenner because he works for me at Family Law Matters in Corona, California.

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

Same Client

James Brenner and I have worked on many cases together since he began working at Family Law Matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I first met James in the spring of 2018 and he began working at Family Law Matters in January of 2019.

Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

James is a highly skilled and very effective attorney. He has vast knowledge of the law and superb research skills.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

James is the most knowledgeable family law attorney I know.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

James Brenner's gift is his superb research skills, he legal analysis, and his ability to understand complex financial and legal issues.

Communication Skills: Excellent

James is extremely thorough when speaking to his clients. He is very careful to discuss all their options and the legal ramifications.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

James Brenner is highly ethical and professional. He is extremely concerned about his ethical and moral obligation to his clients.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
I highly recommend James Brenner for all aspects of family law, especially those involving high asset cases or complex legal issues.

Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?

Arbitration
Document Review
Drafting
Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Problem Solving
Transactions
Trials

Q. Please provide any additional comments about this lawyer
James in an incredible lawyer and a really nice guy. He is a pleasure to have at Family Law Matters.

Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes

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