About
About Brett J. Goodman
Orange County Estate Planning Attorney
Who is Brett J. Goodman? Brett J. Goodman is a California-licensed estate planning attorney serving families throughout Orange County. He focuses exclusively on estate planning, trust administration, and probate, and has helped hundreds of couples and individuals protect their assets, minimize tax exposure, and build plans that hold up when it matters most
Brett is based in Anaheim and grew up in Tustin. He knows this community, and he built his practice to serve it. Clients consistently describe him as patient, thorough, and genuinely invested in making a complex process feel manageable
Credentials & Professional Background
| License | Licensed by the State Bar of California |
| J.D. | Chapman University, Dale E. Fowler School of Law — Orange, California |
| B.A. | Brigham Young University — Middle Eastern Studies & Arabic, Provo, Utah |
| Google Reviews | 116 five-star reviews (Orange County) |
| Languages | English | Spanish (fluent) |
| Office | 1240 N. Lakeview Ave, Suite 270, Anaheim, CA 92807 |
From
PricewaterhouseCoopers to Estate Law
Brett began his legal and professional career at PricewaterhouseCoopers, one of the largest accounting, tax, and consulting firms in the world. That foundation, steeped in tax-related strategic advising and complex asset structures, informs everything he does for clients today.
When Brett transitioned to estate law, he brought that analytical background with him. Where many attorneys focus purely on document drafting, Brett approaches each plan as an integrated strategy: understanding a client’s full financial picture, identifying tax exposure, and building a plan that protects assets not just at death, but throughout a lifetime.
He earned his Juris Doctor from Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law in Orange, California — one of the few law schools in the country located in the heart of the community it primarily serves. His undergraduate degree in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic from Brigham Young University reflects both the intellectual curiosity and the cross-cultural communication skills his clients benefit from every day.
I worked with Brett to modify my will and trust. I usually don’t enjoy talking to lawyers, but every interaction with Brett was pleasant — he is honest, knowledgeable, patient, thoughtful, and thorough
Professional Involvement & Community Leadership
Brett’s commitment to the legal profession extends well beyond his client work. He is an active member of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Orange County Chapter, one of the largest and most active chapters of the national organization, with approximately 150 members drawn from across the county’s legal community. The JRCLS-OC is an affiliate of the Orange County Bar Association and is recognized for its CLE programming, public service work, and annual Religion & the Law Symposium hosted at Chapman University.
Brett currently serves as a board member of the JRCLS Orange County Chapter, the professional chapter of the organization, separate from any law school affiliation, whose membership is drawn from practicing attorneys and judges across Orange County. His board service reflects both his standing among his peers in the Orange County legal community and his dedication to professional excellence and public service.
Separately, while attending Chapman University’s Dale E. Fowler School of Law, Brett served as president of the law school’s student chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society — a distinct chapter from the Orange County professional chapter he serves today. That student leadership role, combined with his current board service in the professional chapter, reflects a sustained commitment to the organization across two different stages of his career.
Why Clients Choose Goodman Estate Law
Brett built his practice on a simple conviction: estate planning should not feel like a transaction, and it should never feel like a sales pitch. Every client engagement begins with a genuine conversation, instead of closing attempt. Brett listens first, explains clearly, and lets clients decide what is right for them at their own pace
What clients consistently say about working with Brett:
I don’t like pushy, salesy people — Brett is the opposite of that. If you’re looking for knowledge, a friendly peaceful advisor and guide, Brett Goodman is the guy.
Rooted in Orange County
Brett grew up in Tustin and now lives in Villa Park with his wife and three children. He is not an attorney who relocated to Orange County, he is from here. He understands the community, its families, its real estate landscape, and what is at stake for the people he represents.
Brett is fluent in Spanish, having spent two years as a full-time missionary. That language fluency, combined with his background in cross-cultural studies, makes him especially effective with clients whose families span different languages, cultures, and financial backgrounds — a common reality in today’s Orange County.
By the Numbers
| Google Reviews | five-star reviews |
| Practice Focus | Estate Planning | Trust Administration | Probate |
| Service Area | Orange County, CA — Anaheim, Brea, Fullerton, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, Tustin, Villa Park, Yorba Linda, and surrounding communities |
| Consultation | Free — by phone, video, or in person |
| Languages | English | Spanish (fluent) |
Ready to Work with an Attorney Who Puts Your Family First?.
Schedule a Free Consultation with Brett J. Goodman
Call or text: (949) 768-1491 | brett@goodmanestatelaw.com
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1240 N. Lakeview Ave, Suite 270, Anaheim, CA 92807