Special Licenses/Certifications:

• Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law by the State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization.

Bar/Professional Activity:

• Member of the California State Bar, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Member; Member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Member; Member of the South Bay Bar Association, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law Section Member;

Scholarly Lectures and Writings:

• Mr. Brandlin is a frequent lecturer and author on estate planning and probate matters and recently co-authored a very comprehensive three part article entitled "Succession Planning for the California Family Business" which was published by the California State Bar in their CEB publication entitled the "California Business Law Practitioner" in the Fall 2008, Spring 2009 and Summer 2009 issues.

Educational Background:

• Received Bachelor's of Science degree in Business Administration (emphaisis in accounting) in 1984 from California State University at Long Beach;Received Juris Doctorate degree in 1987 from Southwestern University School of Law;