About Me
Brett P. Gover earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He was sworn in as an attorney licensed to practice in California in 2016. He has been an associate attorney with Moshtael Family Law since 2019.
Brett earned his Juris Doctorate from Western State College of Law. During law school Brett earned a Witkin Award in Business Associations and appeared on the school’s honor roll. Brett took advantage of the courses offered during his law school education by devoting his attention towards obtaining real life practical legal skills. These skills included representing individuals in divorce trials as a certified law school student, competing with the school’s negotiation team at competitions in San Diego, CA and San Francisco, CA, and taking additional trial practice/alternative dispute resolution courses. Brett also successfully completed two externships with a business litigation firm and the Legal Aid Society of Orange County.
Prior to joining Moshtael Family Law, Brett worked for several highly regarded law firms. His areas of focus included family law, probate, and estate planning matters. Upon joining the firm Brett’s talents were quickly recognized. Brett has led a litigation team before being promoted to work directly with Mr. Moshtael on Mr. Moshtael’s personal litigation team. Brett’s trial experience includes a variety of appearances throughout the courts in Southern California. He has successfully obtained domestic violence restraining orders, finalized adoptions, and secured a variety of other orders by contested hearing and/or out of court settlements. Brett’s litigation experience also includes first and second chair appearances on trials lasting in excess of 40 days.
Outside of the courtroom, Brett enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter. He is a former physical fitness/mixed martial arts competitor and a photography enthusiast. Brett has competed in and won photography competitions.
Brett limits his practice to Southern California family law matters.
Brett is a knowledgeable, fair, and responsive attorney. I have dealt with many attorneys who never return emails or calls. Brett is always responsive. Please consider Brett Over, Esq. if you are looking for an attorney to give you realistic advice on your family law case.
