Bremer Whyte - Family Law Practice

11/27/2024

This season, BWB&O would like to thank our incredible clients, friends, and families for their continued partnership and for being an essential part of our journey, we are very grateful to you. On behalf of the firm, we wish everyone a Thanksgiving filled with love, laughter, and delicious food!

11/19/2024

Partner Nicole Whyte has been admitted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers ("AAML") in recognition of her dedication and years of service as a family law attorney.

"I am humbled and honored to announce that I have been admitted as a Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). The AAML is an elected professional membership association of the most trusted leaders in family law in the United States, whose mission it is to promote professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law. I am so grateful to my partners and colleagues at Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP for all their support and assistance in helping me achieve this milestone. I am also grateful to the many esteemed family lawyers and Judges of the family law bar and bench who have encouraged, mentored and helped me along the way. Special thanks to my partners Keith Bremer, Sheila Stiles and Nicole Schmidt for all their support, and also to Saul Gelbart and Eleanor Stegmeier who have continuously inspired me." - Nicole Whyte

Since 1962, AAML has operated as a nonprofit association of family lawyers who have experience and concentrate on all issues related to marriage, divorce, child custody and visitation, annulment, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, matters affecting unmarried cohabitants, business valuation and property distribution, alimony, and support. The Southern California Chapter of the AAML includes only 89 fellows and serves residents of Southern California up to Arroyo Grande. Judges and attorneys recognize AAML fellows as legal professionals with a high degree of legal acumen and integrity.

Please join us in congratulating Nicole Whyte on receiving an incredible honor and becoming AAML's newest Academy Fellow!

10/21/2024

Meet Family Law Associate Lauren Sorsby!⁣
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Main Office: Newport Beach⁣
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Hometown: La Habra, CA.⁣
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What do you find fulfilling about working in Family Law? It is a really challenging process, but it is gratifying to help someone finally start the next chapter of their life with hope. ⁣
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How do you wind down after a long work week? I love a relaxing night in cooking and watching movies or a fun weekend outdoors with family and friends.⁣
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Do you have a favorite vacation spot? Hawaii⁣
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What is unique about the Bremer Whyte Family Law Department? I’ve never worked with such talented lawyers and paralegals who are so eager to help the client and each other succeed as a team.⁣
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What message do you have for individuals contemplating divorce? The process is rarely like what you see on TV, so it’s important to hire a great team, trust their guidance, and seek out professionals and trusted loved ones to provide emotional support. ⁣
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To learn more about Lauren, please visit bremerwhytefamily.com, or to schedule a consultation please call 949-221-1000.

10/16/2024

BWB&O are proud Presenting Sponsors for The Public Law Center’s 12th Annual Halloween Bash on October 24th from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM at Fete The Venue in Costa Mesa! The night will feature a DJ, a hosted bar and food, costume contests, dancing, and a guaranteed fun night! All proceeds will benefit the Public Law Center’s pro bono legal services. Individual tickets are 65 dollars and PLC offers discounted tickets to law students for 25 dollars! To purchase tickets, please visit publiclawcenter.org. We look forward to seeing you there!

09/26/2024

Partner Vik Nagpal and Senior Attorney Kristina Pfeifer of our Encinitas office, recently prevailed on a Motion for Summary Judgment! This matter involved a serious motor vehicle accident involving two Plaintiffs that alleged well-over $1 million in damages. Plaintiffs sued Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara’s client as the employer of the defendant driver. After much aggressive discovery and investigation, BWBO was able to obtain sufficient evidence to support that its client could not be held liable under the theory of respondeat superior because there was no evidence to support that BWBO’s client, whose principals own multiple businesses, employed the defendant driver.

BWBO anticipated Plaintiffs would request more time for discovery in their Opposition so that they could later present evidence that BWBO’s client could be held liable under alter ego and agency theories through its ownership of other business that may have employed the defendant driver. Recognizing this potential, BWBO presented evidence and legal authority in its moving papers that Plaintiffs could not prevail on those theories under the facts or law. The Court agreed that BWBO had established that there was no triable issue of material fact as to BWBO’s client’s lack of liability, and that Plaintiffs should not be given more time to pursue alternate theories of liability thereby granting BWBO’s Motion for Summary Judgment, dismissing its client from the case.

09/21/2024

On Thursday, September 12th, BWB&O’s Family Law Partners Nicole Whyte and Nicole Schmidt attended the OCBA Masters Division event honoring Paul Meyer and Michelle Reinglass with the John B. Hurlbut, Jr. Legends of the Law Award!

09/19/2024

Meet Family Law Senior Associate Jocelyn Russo, CFLS!

Main Office: San Diego, CA

Hometown: Middletown, Connecticut

What do you find fulfilling about working in Family Law? Helping individual people in what is likely the most challenging time of their lives.

What inspired you to choose your career in the legal field? I wanted to advocate for people and help give them a voice.

How do you wind down after a long work week? Reading at the beach

Do you have a favorite vacation spot? Sicily

What is a fun fact about yourself? I created an Instagram page to help everyday people understand the family code in a simplified way.

What is unique about the Bremer Whyte Family Law Department? We are zealous advocates and litigators for our clients while also providing sympathetic support to our clients when need be.

To learn more about Jocelyn, please visit www.bremerwhytefamily.com, or to schedule a consultation call 949.221.1000.

09/16/2024

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the profound cultural legacies and triumphs of Hispanic and Latinx Americans across our country. This period underscores the vibrant diversity that enriches our communities and workplaces daily. At Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, we deeply value the influence and enduring presence of Hispanic and Latinx Americans in our country’s history.

The tradition of this commemoration began in 1968 when President Lyndon B. Johnson first issued a proclamation to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Week. Twenty years later, Congress passed a bill to extend the celebration to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. Since then, the influence and insight of Americans of Hispanic and Latinx descent has only grown. Today, the Hispanic and Latinx population in the United States exceeds 64 million. These individuals continue to drive our economy and enrich our nation, contributing across many diverse fields such as law, medicine, entrepreneurship, athletics, accounting, science, and more.

Our society and American culture thrive immensely when embracing diversity, which is undeniably one of our nation’s greatest assets. National Hispanic Heritage Month serves as a time to recognize the histories, cultures, and, most importantly, the invaluable contributions of Americans whose roots span Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, South America, and Central America. BWB&O is proud to recognize National Hispanic Heritage Month!

09/11/2024

On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 innocent lives were lost during the horrific terrorist attacks on the United States of America, and many more lives were affected. Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP honors the lives of those lost and remembers the heroic actions of the first responders, volunteers, and community members that took place. We are proud of our country's ability to emerge even stronger and more unified.

America will never forget.

09/03/2024

08/30/2024

Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP is grateful to our nation's hard-working citizens and their contributions that help build America. Wishing our colleagues, clients, and friends a relaxing holiday weekend. Happy Labor Day to Everyone!

08/29/2024

BWB&O’s Family Law team consists of 14 Attorneys and 6 Certified Family Law Specialists throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego. We believe the most important step you can take when faced with family law matters is to hire the right team of attorneys who can get you through this difficult time in your life as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Our team is committed to helping people look toward a better future during some of life’s most difficult moments, allowing them to focus on what matters most – their family.

Contact us today for your consultation at (949) 221-1000 or fill out a contact form at bremerwhytefamily.com.

08/26/2024

Today is Women’s Equality Day! This special day commemorates the day the 19th Amendment was enacted to the United States Constitution in 1920. The 19th Amendment made it unconstitutional for the rights of citizens of the United States to be denied or abridged on the basis of s*x, thereby granting a constitutional right to women to vote. This hard-fought achievement was the first major step towards equality for women in the United States. However, there was still much more to be done for women’s equality, especially for women of color.

In the decades that followed the enactment of the 19th Amendment, women continued to seek equal rights in society, including the workplace. On the 50th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, there was a nationwide Women’s Strike for Equality on August 26, 1970. The following year, a bill was introduced to Congress seeking to proclaim August 26th Women’s Equality Day. However, it did not pass. In 1971, President Nixon issued Proclamation 4236 declaring that August 26th is Women’s Equality Day. The bill was then reintroduced to Congress in 1973 and it passed! Each year since, every President has issued a proclamation on August 26th declaring this historic date as Women’s Equality Day.

It is undeniable that society has immensely benefitted when it keeps equality in mind. Women’s equality has been a 100+ year work in progress and we strive to do our part each day with equality in mind. We proudly recognize Women’s Equality Day, which aligns with BWB&O’s values and commitment to equality, diversity, and progress. We greatly appreciate all of the women in our firm and honor those who paved the way.

08/22/2024

BWB&O’s Family Law team Nicole Whyte, Kim Davis, Alexandria Weis, and Natali Beltran celebrated the end of summer at Orange County Bar Association’s Family Law Section Summer Social with tacos, lawn games, and live music! Among them were fellow OCBA family law section members, judicial officers, and court staff. To get involved and learn more about OCBA, please visit ocba.org.

08/20/2024

Congratulations to Newport Beach Family Law Associate Pamchal Deylami and her husband on the birth of their precious baby boy Kavian Maleki! We wish your growing family a lifetime of snuggles, health, and happiness.

08/16/2024

Bremer Whyte Brown & O’Meara, LLP (“BWBO”) prides itself on being a full-service law firm that provides litigation and transactional services to individuals and businesses.

As part of our full-service law firm, BWB&O has an established and exceptional Family Law team in California. Our family law clients benefit from our full-service approach because they have access to attorneys with expertise in areas such as Business Law, Wills and Trusts, Estate Planning, Employment Law, Construction, Civil Litigation, and more. If you are looking for legal representation in any of these areas, or have any questions, please contact us at 949-221-1000.

07/04/2024

On behalf of the Bremer Whyte Family Law team, we wish our colleagues, clients, and friends a very Happy Independence Day!

Today is a great reminder that we live in the land of the free because of the brave. May you and your family enjoy Fourth of July and pay tribute to our American heroes on this day and forever.