Christopher C. Happ is a Certified Family Law Specialist (CFLS) and is licensed to practice law in the State of California.
Mr. Happ grew up in upstate New York. He earned his bachelors, masters and law degrees from the University of Pittsburgh before moving to San Diego in 2007 to take advantage of the city's beautiful year-round weather.
Upon being sworn in to practice law, Mr. Happ immediately opened Happ Law Group P.C. Since its founding, Happ Law Group P.C. has been a firm exclusively devoted to representing individuals involved in family law disputes. Mr. Happ has prepared pleadings and discovery, negotiated settlements and litigated contested hearings/trials involving all aspects of family law, including, but not limited to, custody/visitation, child and spousal support, property characterization and division, enforcement of judgments, and domestic violence. His clients have ranged from individuals with modest income to those with cases involving millions of dollars of assets.
When not practicing law, Mr. Happ enjoys playing tennis and golf as well as competing in triathlons (which includes completing Ironman Louisville in 2016 and racing in the USA Triathlon Age Group National Championships in 2018). He is also former starting shortstop for the Siena College (1996-1998) and University of Pittsburgh (1998-2000) baseball teams as well as a former college basketball referee.
Bryanna B. Brandalesi DiRocco brings nearly a decade of family law experience to her role as a senior attorney at Livingstone Law. She is known for her practical, solution-focused approach to resolving complex family law issues. She prioritizes well-planned decision making and out-of-court resolutions that save her clients time, money, and emotional energy, while bringing strategic advocacy to the courtroom when litigation becomes necessary.
Bryanna’s commitment to resolving family disputes with dignity stems from her own experience growing up amidst divorce. This personal insight drives her passion for helping clients prioritize their children's well-being, avoid common legal pitfalls, and safeguard their financial futures. She empowers her clients with realistic, objective guidance and tailors creative strategies that lead to fair, lasting resolutions—whether at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.
Throughout her years of practice, Bryanna has sharpened her litigation and mediation skills to better serve her clients, regularly volunteering to mediate law and motion matters and assisting judge pro tems at Mandatory Settlement Conferences in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties (where she is from). Recognized for her skill and professionalism, Bryanna has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star for three consecutive years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Bryanna earned her Juris Doctor from the University of California, Davis School of Law in 2016 and was admitted to the California State Bar later that year. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Outside of her legal practice, Bryanna enjoys staying active, traveling, and spending time outdoors—especially at the beach with her husband and their dog, Zucca. She values meaningful time with family across California and Texas and holds dual citizenship in the U.S. and Brazil.
Kathleen has spent over 32 years as a paralegal exclusively in the area of family law. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration from San Diego State University and her paralegal certificate from the University of San Diego. Kathleen’s experience, knowledge and skills in this field allows her to provide compassionate support to clients while assisting them through the legal process.
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