Georgine Brave, Attorney at Law

A 1983 graduate of the University of San Diego Law School, Georgine Brave was a teacher before entering the legal profession. A New York native, Ms. Brave is among the most vigorous Family Law advocates in San Diego. Her talents as a tough adversary and a successful negotiator earn her the praise of both clients and the business community. In 1998 and 1999, she was nominated for the "Women Who Mean Business" award sponsored by the San Diego Business Journal and has served on the prestigious Board of Directors of the Women's Legal Center for 12 years.

Empathetic and understanding, Ms. Brave's approach to Family Law incorporates over 18 years of legal experience with unique sensitivity and superior communication skills gained through working with students and families. Ms. Brave provides free legal service to HIV positive clients through San Diego Volunteer Lawyers and has volunteered for 6 years through "Reach to Recovery" program of the American Cancer Society with breast cancer patients. Her warm support and ability to clarify complex issues has helped numerous clients through various complex legal processes.

Georgine Brave can be reached at

Julie Mack graduated Magna Cum Laude at California Western School of Law in 1997. Among many achievements, Ms. Mack received several American Jurisprudence Awards and is a published writer. As a volunteer with the YWCA Legal Clinic and Legal Aid, she has experience assisting domestic violence victims and other complex family law issues.

Ms. Mack is dedicated to guiding clients through the legal system and protecting their rights.  She enjoys working with complex financial and property issues. As a former social services worker, Ms. Mack appreciates clients' needs for solid communication, strong advocacy and emotional support, since joining the firm in 1997. Ms. Mack became a partner of our firm on January 1, 2006.

Aside from being an attorney, Ms. Mack is also a trained mediator. Through mediation, she helps couples negotiate directly and resolve difficult issues in an unthreatening and confidential environment.

Julie Mack can be reached at

Shawn Weber began work with the firm in 1998 as a certified law clerk, and became an associate attorney in 2001 when he graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law. Mr. Weber became a partner of our firm on January 1, 2006.

As an advocate, Mr. Weber strives for a healthy balance between negotiation and fierce advocacy. He understands that his clients are people who are looking to him for help and strives to exceed their expectations. Mr. Weber's ability to communicate, empathize with clients and provide personal service earns him the respect of opposing attorneys and the praise of clients.

Aside from being an attorney, Mr. Weber is also a trained mediator. He offers both parties the opportunity to resolve difficult issues such as alimony or visitation in an unthreatening and confidential environment. Through mediation, Mr. Weber helps parties directly negotiate with each other, and to consider the advantages and risks of all available options.

Mr. Weber is a father of three children. He works with teenagers at his church and volunteers with the Boy Scouts of America. Mr. Weber can be reached at

Jeremy Martin is our newest associate at Brave, Weber & Mack. Mr. Martin recently graduated from California Western School of Law in 2005 and joined the firm in 2006. Mr. Martin is an active member of the Greater San Diego Business Association (GSDBA).  Since joining the firm, he has become well versed in the new Domestic Partnership law and has assisted our clients in navigating its complex legal terrain. Attorney Martin’s approach to the law is bolstered by his ability to understand and empathize with families in any given situation.  He has a vast amount of life experience which enables him to relate to clients from a myriad of backgrounds.  In fact, Mr. Martin has lived in five different countries where he became fluent in Danish and conversant in Spanish.   Mr. Martin also advocates for global economic justice initiatives such as the KIVA project which provides micro-loans to developing nations throughout the globe.

Jeremy Martin can be reached at