Brian Mandel is an attorney based in Irvine, California. Brian is recognized by the State Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate law, a distinction shared by less than one percent (1%) of all attorneys in California. Brian has appeared on local radio as a guest speaker on advanced Estate Planning. He is a member of the Speakers Bureau for the Trusts and Estates Section of the State Bar and has spoken to hundreds of clients at seminars throughout California.Brian also regularly lectures to Paralegals, Certified Public Accountants, and other financial-services professionals on various aspects of Estate Planning.Brian has been involved many several philanthropic enterprises.He is a past Chairman of the Board of Jewish Family Service of Orange County.Brian lives in Mission Viejo with his wife, Zvia.