Brian Esser

Brian Esser concentrates on adoption, reproductive law, assisted reproduction, and estate planning law for families navigating major life decisions at the Law Office of Brian Esser PLLC. He advises clients on adoption proceedings, surrogacy arrangements, donor agreements, parentage matters, and planning intended to protect family relationships. He works with families of different structures and backgrounds. He provides practical guidance through complicated legal processes while helping clients understand risks, documentation requirements, available options, and steps needed to secure parental rights.

Brian earned his law degree from American University Washington College of Law. He earned his bachelor’s degree in History from Northwestern University. He is licensed to practice in New York, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the District of Columbia. His education and multijurisdictional admissions support his work with families whose adoption, surrogacy, reproductive, or estate planning matters may involve different state laws, legal procedures, and requirements affecting parental status and family protection.

Brian is a Fellow of the Academy of Adoption and ART Attorneys, reflecting his professional focus on adoption and assisted reproductive technology law. He is also a founding board member of Equality New York. He previously served two terms as President of the Board of Directors of the National LGBT Bar Association’s Foundation. His professional involvement supports engagement with legal issues affecting adoption, reproductive rights, parentage, and diverse family structures.

Brian Esser combines family-building counsel with estate planning designed to help clients protect relationships and prepare for the future. He advises clients who are adopting, pursuing assisted reproduction, using gestational surrogacy, or addressing other parentage concerns. He also helps families plan for long-term security through appropriate estate planning. His practice emphasizes personalized guidance, careful preparation, and direct communication so clients can approach significant family decisions with legal clarity and confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Brian Esser PLLC
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Bar Association of the District of Columbia
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Illinois
• Wisconsin
• District of Columbia

Education

• American University Washington College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Northwestern University
  Bachelor’s Degree