Benicia Real Estate Lawyers

Donald Lee Cox
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Donald Lee Cox
Antioch, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 36 years of experience
(925) 778-1063 1709 Taft Ct
Antioch, CA 94509
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Appeals, Business and Environmental
John F Kennedy Univ School of Law
Pamela Curulewski Jackson
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Pamela Curulewski Jackson
Vacaville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(707) 446-2333 409 Boyd St
Vacaville, CA 95688
Real Estate, Bankruptcy and Landlord Tenant
Loyola Law School and University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
Maxwell Nnamdi Njelita
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Maxwell Nnamdi Njelita
Walnut Creek , CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(510) 465-7500 1415 Oakland Boulevard
Suite 219
Walnut Creek , CA 94596
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Landlord Tenant
Brian Leigh DeWitt
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Brian Leigh DeWitt
Napa, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(707) 255-1885 1005 Jefferson St
Napa, CA 94559
Real Estate
Stanford Law School
Jonathan Black
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Jonathan Black
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 14 years of experience
3182 Old Tunnel Road
Ste. C
Lafayette, CA 94549
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Landlord Tenant
Thomas F Mulvaney
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Thomas F Mulvaney
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(925) 285-9250 1041 Upper Happy Valley Road
Lafayette, CA 94549
Real Estate
University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law
Julia Lynne Ross
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Julia Lynne Ross
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 46 years of experience
(510) 528-2555 1442 Walnut St
301
Berkeley, CA 94709
Real Estate, Estate Planning and Personal Injury
Golden Gate University School of Law
Ellie  Lank
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Ellie Lank
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 15 years of experience
(925) 785-1133 2950 Buskirk Ave.,
Ste 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Real Estate, Business and Landlord Tenant
Western Michigan University Cooley Law School and Golden Gate University School of Law
Katharina Nina Reynolds
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Katharina Nina Reynolds
Lafayette, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 23 years of experience
(415) 399-2900 985 Moraga Road, Suite 210
Lafayette, CA 94549
Real Estate and Business
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
A. Nick Shamiyeh
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A. Nick Shamiyeh
Walnut Creek,, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
(925) 935-9404 2221 Olympic Blvd.
Walnut Creek,, CA 94595
Real Estate
Christopher Robin Lucas
Concord, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 44 years of experience
(925) 682-9500 2300 Clayton Rd
Concord, CA 94520
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
Golden Gate University School of Law
Peggy Chang
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 34 years of experience
(510) 548-7474 2298 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Insurance Defense
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Jane Kempf Penhaligen
Pleasant Hill, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 36 years of experience
(925) 746-7113 3478 Buskirk Ave
Suite 1000
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Real Estate, Elder, Estate Planning and Tax
Pepperdine University School of Law, Golden Gate University and Pepperdine University School of Law
Amir AtashiRang
Walnut Creek, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 20 years of experience
(415) 398-7272 1255 Treat Blvd
suite 300
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Real Estate, Consumer, Elder and Estate Planning
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Leslie Andrea Levy
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(510) 222-2200 1718 Solano Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
Real Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Santa Clara University School of Law
Gregory R. Brockbank
Berkeley, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer
2140 Shattuck Ave.
Suite 707
Berkeley, CA 94704
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Estate Planning
Joel Timothy Mackey
Richmond, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 33 years of experience
(510) 233-1464 217C W Richmond Ave
Richmond, CA 94801
Real Estate
University of California, Berkeley School of Law
Kristina M. Reed
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Kristina M. Reed
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 22 years of experience
(916) 492-6033 2450 Venture Oaks Way
#200
Sacramento, CA 95833
Real Estate and Business
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
I am a dedicated California attorney. My practice areas include Business and Real Estate Law. I bring over 15 years of experience, knowledge and skill to my legal practice. Client-focused and results-driven, I provide a practical approach to achieving my clients' goals. I am committed to exceptional representation that is effective, efficient and affordable. Outside of the office, I am committed to our local community. I have enjoyed being a Girl Scout Troop Leader and Mock Trial Attorney Coach, as well as a Founding Member of 100+ Women Who Care Sacramento Valley. I am also the Director of the Small Business Legal...
Lubna Khan Jahangiri
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Lubna Khan Jahangiri
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 22 years of experience
(925) 574-0100 210 Porter Drive, Suite 230
San Ramon, CA 94583
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Golden Gate Univ School of Law
San Ramon Business & Real Estate Lawyer
Lubna K Jahangiri has been serving the business community of the San Francisco Bay Area for over twelve years. Attorney Jahangiri provides consultation and representation in a variety of transactional business and real property matters including:

Litigation –Represent clients in litigation, trials, arbitrations, mediations, civil writ petitions and appeals related to business, commercial, and real property disputes

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Ms. Jahangiri earned her J.D. (Doctor of Jurisprudence) from Golden Gate University in 2001, from where she graduated at the top of her class. While at law school, Ms. Jahangiri earned the CALI award for writing and research...
Doug Bend
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Doug Bend
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney
(415) 633-6841 2181 Greenwich Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Entertainment & Sports and Trademarks
Georgetown University Law Center
Doug is the founder of Bend Law Group, PC, a boutique law firm focused on advising small businesses and startups. Prior to opening Bend Law Group, PC, Doug was a corporate attorney for a law firm in New York City. He also served as a Judicial Clerk for the Nebraska Supreme Court and the Superior Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands. Before law school, Doug was a Legislative Assistant for U.S. Representative David Price, where he managed a portfolio of issues including tax and small business. Raised in Omaha, Doug is a graduate of Drake University where he graduated summa cum laude...
Ali Shahrestani,
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Ali Shahrestani,
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(800) 510-3916 505 14th Street
Suite 900
Oakland, CA 94612
Real Estate, Business, Divorce and Education
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
With a progressive law practice since 2007, Mr. Ali Shahrestani is a bi-coastal litigation attorney representing international and domestic clients in state and federal legal matters in CA, NY, and MA. He has been featured in print and TV news for his legal expertise, is a recipient of multiple awards and a graduate of top rated universities with honors, and has donated much effort and time to public education, legal journalism, and social justice activism. 1) Education Law - K-12, College, Graduate, Students, Teachers, Schools 2) Divorce & Child Custody - High Conflict, LGBTQ, Father's Rights 3) Business, Contracts, & Real Estate Law...
Alan Scott Nopar
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Alan Scott Nopar
Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 45 years of experience
(650) 328-7300 530 Lytton Ave
#200
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Real Estate, Business and IP
Stanford Law School
With 40 years of experience, I am a top-rated Business, Real Estate, intellectual Property and Franchise Law attorney. I aggressively represent clients throughout the Silicon Valley and San Francisco Bay Area.

An accomplished lawyer, I am dedicated to providing exceptional service and legal representation. My focus is always on achieving the best possible results as quickly and efficiently as possible. I have received many honors and awards, including an AV Preeminent Rating for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

For more information, visit my website or call to arrange a consultation.
Jeremy Lester Olsan
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Jeremy Lester Olsan
Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 32 years of experience
(707) 385-6252 2751 4th Street
Suite 220
Santa Rosa, CA 95405-4726
Real Estate, Agricultural, Business and Construction
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
JEREMY OLSAN is the principal of Olsan Law, Inc. From 2008 until 2020 Jeremy was a partner at the Perry law firm. He practices in the areas of real estate transactions, business and non-profit entity formation, finance, and governance, mergers, acquisitions, and sales, business contracts and transactions, as well as construction transactions, commercial property leasing, mortgage and finance law, and land use law. An AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated attorney* since 2013, Jeremy has also been repeatedly recognized by his peers as a Northern California Super Lawyer®. In 2016, the California State Bar Board of Trustees appointed Jeremy to...
John Park
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John Park
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 12 years of experience
(925) 320-7077 4900 Hopyard Road, Suite 100 - West Lobby
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Real Estate, Business, Estate Planning and Probate
UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law and UNLV William S. Boyd School of Law
I graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management and a Minor in Korean, which I speak fluently. My firm handles all areas of practice related to estate planning, asset protection, real estate & business law. We also help people with tough immigration matters, and business owners with immigration related business matters. Our locations in Nevada, Utah and California help people throughout the Southwest and throughout the US.
John T. Kontrabecki
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John T. Kontrabecki
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 46 years of experience
(415) 416-6860 PO Box 29263
San Francisco, CA 94129
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Construction and Landlord Tenant
Cornell University
Accomplished attorney and financier with over 30 years of experience advising companies in commercial real estate transactions, including legal entity formation, joint ventures, property acquisitions and sales, due diligence, land use planning and entitlements, secured and unsecured financing, construction contracts, litigation and arbitration.

Transaction oriented with significant experience in a wide range of commercial contracts, including reviewing, drafting and negotiating joint venture agreements, development agreements, construction contracts, public utility agreements (including service design, installation and power purchase), vendor agreements, service contracts, operation and maintenance agreements, real estate leases, secured and unsecured financing loan agreements, etc. Adept at working collaboratively and...
James Gulseth
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James Gulseth
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 50 years of experience
(925) 463-9600 5890 Stoneridge Dr.
Ste. 102
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Real Estate, Business, IP and Patents
UC Hastings COL
James H. (Jim) Gulseth was born and attended high school in Devils Lake, North Dakota and graduated with an A.B. degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Jim earned his JD degree at the University of California Hastings School of Law in San Francisco and is admitted to practice in the State of California and before the Federal District Court, Northern District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Corporations, Business Transactions, Securities and Tax and Intellectual Property Sections of the State Bar of California. Jim’s reported cases include...
David T. Chapman
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David T. Chapman
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 23 years of experience
(415) 613-9483 950 Northgate Drive
Suite 306
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C., CA 94903
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Personal Injury
Santa Clara University School of Law
Chapman Law Group, A.P.C. handles personal injury law, real estate and business counseling, and general litigation and appeals in state and federal courts. Attorney David Chapman is a Certified Mediator. The firm serves clients throughout Marin County, the greater San Francisco Bay Area, and Northern California. Mr. Chapman represents seriously injured victims in cases involving auto accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic injury – including brain and spine injuries - dog bites, slip & fall, medical malpractice, and elder abuse. Mr. Chapman’s real estate practice handles cases involving nondisclosure, fraud, easement and boundary issues, HOA & landlord /...
Alex Megeredchian
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Alex Megeredchian
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 10 years of experience
(415) 843-8269 611 Gateway Blvd. Suite 120
San Francisco, CA 94080
Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Divorce and Personal Injury
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Alex Megeredchian is the founder and president of Megeredchian Law, a rapidly growing California law firm. At the age of 18, Alex litigated his own disputed liability auto accident case and won. His passion for the American judicial system drove him to earn his law degree from Loyola Law School and gain admittance to the state bar. Shortly thereafter, Alex founded Megeredchian Law, where he helps injured California accident victims earn just compensation.

Megeredchian Law strives to offer exceptional client service. You can call and speak to your personal injury attorney 24/7, 365 days of the year. You'll be provided...
Timothy V. Kassouni
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Timothy V. Kassouni
Sacramento, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 34 years of experience
(877) 770-7379 455 Capitol Mall
Suite 604
Sacramento, CA 95814
Real Estate, Appeals, Business and Construction
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Sacramento attorney Timothy Kassouni founded Kassouni Law on the belief that property rights and personal freedom are intertwined. He passionately considers it his duty and mission to rigorously defend property rights against government and private abuse. Mr. Kassouni has many years of experience litigating against private and public entities at all levels of court, including the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, the California Court of Appeal, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to name a few. His litigation expertise in land use, appeals, business, and property rights law has led to legal victories and the setting...
George W. Wolff
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George W. Wolff
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 51 years of experience
(415) 788-1881 50 California St
15th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco and Northwestern University School of Law
At the Wolf Law Office, we offer over 25 years of experience handling a wide range of construction contracts and claims for clients throughout the Bay Area and Northern California.

Our principal attorney, George W. Wolff, worked in the construction industry before attending law school, acted as an arbitrator, advocate, and trial attorney on private and public construction jobs and brings a comprehensive understanding of the practical and legal issues related to construction contracts and disputes to our clients, helping you avoid or resolve disputes as quickly and efficiently as possible.

In our years of experience, we have built a comprehensive network...
Karyne Ghantous
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Karyne Ghantous
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 26 years of experience
(925) 242-2431 2603 Camino Ramon, Suite 200
San Ramon, CA 94583
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Construction, Insurance Defense and Landlord Tenant
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Karyne T. Ghantous is a California licensed attorney with over 25 years of litigation and insurance defense experience successfully trying cases and serving as independent/ Civil Code section 2860 “Cumis” independent counsel in all Northern California counties. Ghantous Law Corporation represents contractors, property owners, and insureds facing liability claims and litigation. We prioritize the best interests of the insureds over the carrier’s while making every effort to end rather than prolong litigation disputes.
Peter Nixon Brewer
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Peter Nixon Brewer
Palo Alto, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 45 years of experience
(650) 327-2900 2501 Park Blvd
2nd Floor
Palo Alto, CA 94306
Real Estate, Collections, Construction and Landlord Tenant
University of Santa Clara, School of Law
Peter Brewer founded the real estate Law Offices of Peter N. Brewer in 1995 as a solo practice. Over the past 24 years, the firm has grown and evolved into a preeminent boutique real estate law firm in Silicon Valley, serving clients throughout California. In 2018, the firm restructured into the partnership Brewer Offord & Pedersen LLP, consisting of 6 attorneys and 4 staff.

Peter represents clients throughout California in a range of transaction and litigation matters related to property law, including boundary disputes, partition actions, and title & ownership disputes.

Peter Brewer’s expertise is widely recognized and highly regarded by...
Howard E. Kane
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Howard E. Kane
Oakland, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 33 years of experience
(510) 292-0193 Jack London Square
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300
Oakland, CA 94607
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Probate
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
I began practicing law in 1990. Prior to beginning my career, I attended UCLA from 1983-1987 with a B.A. in History. I then attended the University of California College of the Law San Francisco from 1987 to 1990. I have also been a licensed California Real Estate Broker since 1996. My main practice areas include Probate and Trust Administration, and full-service Real Estate attorney and broker services. I have brokered hundreds of real estate transactions throughout the Bay Area since 1996. Call me for a free consultation at 510.292.0193. If you prefer...
Martin L Hirsch
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Martin L Hirsch
Santa Rosa, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 16 years of experience
(707) 525-8800 438 First Street, 4th floor
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Real Estate, Business, Environmental and Landlord Tenant
California Western School of Law
Mr. Hirsch practices in the areas of business transactions, real estate transactions, HOA and public agency governance, landlord-tenant disputes, business entity formation and governance, purchase and sale of businesses, construction transactions, and land use law. Mr. Hirsch joined Perry Johnson in June of 2013. Prior to joining the firm, he practiced in San Diego in the areas of construction litigation, business transactions, and hospitality. Mr. Hirsch obtained his Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law in 2007. In 2004, Mr. Hirsch graduated with honors from San Diego State University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in History. ...
Justin C Lowenthal
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Justin C Lowenthal
Davis, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 13 years of experience
(530) 231-4949 777 F Street
Davis, CA 95616
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Construction
Lincoln Law School
Justin Lowenthal is a real estate problem-solver with a creative approach to complex deal-making and high-pressure dispute resolution. That said, client service is the true cornerstone of our practice. As a client, Justin makes you feel like the only person in the room, even if you’re in a crowd of many. If you have concerns about your matter, he will always take the time to chat with you and give you an honest assessment of where things stand. His aim is your success and positive experience, not the number of billable hours you represent. Justin has been a real estate attorney...
Hillary Johns
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Hillary Johns
San Ramon, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 30 years of experience
(310) 492-4009 9 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 210
San Ramon, CA 94583
Free ConsultationReal Estate, Business, Employment and Entertainment & Sports
Golden Gate University School of Law
Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S....
Paul DeAngelis
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Paul DeAngelis
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 26 years of experience
(415) 781-0260 534 Pacific Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Free ConsultationReal Estate and Business
Boston University
Paul DeAngelis practices in the San Francisco Bay Area. He concentrates on real estate matters, including litigating buyer and seller disputes arising from transactions, neighbor and HOA disputes, and broker defense issues. He also provides transaction and counseling services to buyers and sellers, to property owners to resolve neighbor and HOA disputes, and to brokers and agents regarding risk management and BRE compliance issues. The information in this profile and any reviews or endorsements do not constitute a guarantee, warranty or prediction regarding the outcome of any legal representation. It is a communication within Rules of Professional Conduct of...
Jean Claude Bernard Mallein
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Jean Claude Bernard Mallein
Danville, CA Real Estate Law Attorney with 17 years of experience
(925) 905-9050 244 Front Street
Danville, CA 94526
Real Estate, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Golden Gate University School of Law and Golden Gate University School of Law
Jean Claude (JJ) B. Mallein Jr. is an experienced business, tax and trusts and estates attorney. Dedicated to wealth preservation, he has focused his education and practice on helping California residents secure their estates and prepare for the future. As a partner at boutique tax and estate planning firm in the Silicon Valley, Mr. Mallein gained valuable experience in wealth management, estate planning, tax planning, business succession planning, trust and estate administrations, tax controversy, real estate transactions and like-kind exchange cases. He is fully prepared to tackle complex business and estate planning cases. Mr. Mallein is a Dual Certified...
Christopher D. N. Hanson
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Christopher D. N. Hanson
San Francisco, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 27 years of experience
(877) 421-9181 315 Montgomery
10th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
Real Estate and Insurance Claims
John F. Kennedy University College of Law
Who am I? Why do I do this? What are you getting when you hire me and my staff? Am I any good at this lawyer stuff? Will I win? Those are all good questions; and I even have answers for some of them.

I started the firm in the mid 1990’s after the Savings and Loan implosion killed commercial real estate for about five years.

In 1978, I got my California real estate license, and two years later, my broker’s license. In 1993, I was awarded the nationally recognized CCIM designation by the Commercial Investment...
Joshua D. Brysk
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Joshua D. Brysk
Pleasanton, CA Real Estate Law Lawyer with 28 years of experience
(925) 463-1073 6600 Koll Center Pkwy
#250
Pleasanton, CA 94566
Real Estate, Business, Construction and Landlord Tenant
University of San Diego School of Law and University of California - Los Angeles
Joshua D. Brysk advises clients on Business & Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Estate Planning, Real Estate, Construction, Tax Law, and Wills, Trusts & Probate matters. He provides knowledgeable and skilled representation to clients in the San Francisco Bay Area and throughout California. With over 25 years of experience, Joshua is committed to providing unmatched personal attention and high quality legal advocacy. Helping clients avoid and solve their legal problems, Joshua's focus is always on achieving the best possible outcomes. Outside of work, Joshua is a seasoned traveler. He has also enjoyed living and working in Australia and Israel.
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