About Brigham Law Firm

Enforcement of Civil Judgments
Commercial Collection of Business Related Debts
Legal Representation for Victims of Financial Fraud
Loss Prevention and Due Diligence Analysis
Fidelity and Surety Bond Investigations and Claims
Representation of the Aviation Community

The Brigham Law Firm was founded in 1990 to provide effective judgment enforcement and commercial collection services to financial institutions, leasing companies and other credit providers. In addition, the firm represents victims of fraud in civil court actions, and provides due diligence analysis and fidelity and surety bond investigative, claims and litigation services to prevent and or recover losses from fraud and defalcation by trusted insiders.

Through sophisticated investigative techniques, Brigham Law Firm also works to reveal the full scope of any financial crimes against our clients. The firm then employs collection and recovery methods through court remedies and hands-on collection efforts that prove to be more effective than typical collection agencies.

Brigham Law Firm offers a unique combination of legal knowledge, investigative methods, and a network of resources found nowhere else.

To better serve your needs, we can work on either a fee or under appropriate circumstances, a contingency basis, and will work within a budget established by and under the control of you the client.

Donald P. Brigham

Founder of the firm, Don Brigham was educated at U.C. Berkeley and received his Juris Doctor at Western State University College of Law. Admitted to the California State Bar in 1976, he then accepted an appointment as an agent with the FBI where he was trained in and conducted investigations into financial crimes, money laundering, wire and mail fraud, and fugitives.. He also conducted background investigations for Executive Service and Federal Judicial Appointments.

Witnessing the prevalence of financial crimes throughout his FBI career, he saw an expanded need for assisting victims of financial crimes in recovering their losses. He transitioned from criminal law enforcement and started his private practice in 1990 with an emphasis on financial fraud, civil judgment enforcement, and commercial collections. An avid pilot, he has the benefit of being able to pursue his clients’ claims no matter where the trail of assets or debtors may lead.

On November 14, 2007, Don presented for the National Business Institute in Irvine, California at a seminar entitled “Collection Law Tips and Strategies.” He also presented at a seminar entitled “Collection Law From Start To Finish” in November of 2006.

Licensing & Admissions

U.S. Supreme Court
U.S. District Court - Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern Districts of California
All California State Courts

Associations & Certifications

State Bar of California
Orange County Bar Association
- Business Litigation Committee
- Presiding Arbitrator for Fee Arbitration
AV Rating – highest possible peer-review rating available to lawyers
Society of Former Special Agents, FBI, Inc. – provides an active network of national and international contacts to assist in locating debtors, their assets, and sources of income.
Licensed Private Investigator, State of California, License No. P.I.17633
Certified Protection Professional – American Society for Industrial Security.
FAA Licensed Pilot
Aircraft Owners/Pilots Association – Also serves as panel attorney, representing members in FAA regulation enforcement actions.