Joshua D. Brysk

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.

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Construction Law

Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Landlord Tenant

Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights

Tax Law

Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning

Arbitration & Mediation

Business - Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer - Arbitration/Mediation, Family - Arbitration/Mediation

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California

Since 1996

U.S. District Court Central District of California

Since 2004

U.S. Tax Court

Since 1997

Managing Attorney

Cirrus Law PC

Current

University of San Diego School of Law

J.D. (1996)

University of California - Los Angeles

B.A. (1987)

Alameda County Bar Association

Member

Current

Alameda County Community Development Agency Healthy Homes Department

Arbitration Panel

Current

California State Bar  # 184200

Member

1996 - Current

Q. What can I do about property owned by my dad forced to give to mother and mother giving it to her daughter after passing

January 20, 2023

A: You would have to first prove that his transfer to her was not voluntary (under undue influence, lack of capacity, or fraud) and it took place within the statute of limitations. The claim (if any) belongs to your father's estate and would have to be filed through probate court. Talk to your step-sister and explain the situation hoping for some compromise.

Q. if the owner of an easement is not diverting water from his property and washes out the road, what can neighbors do?

January 20, 2023

A: A review of more records will determine who is responsible for maintenance and for water diversion. Neighbors or landowners connected by agreements or easements may have a right to enforcement. Consult an attorney to send a demand and follow with suit including restraining order and injunction.

Q. My brother passed away in 2020; we were joint tenants on his house, I now own; Has his mortgage loan extinguished?

January 20, 2023

A: I assume the loan only had his name and was made prior to the bankruptcy. We would need to know how it was treated in the bankruptcy--even with a discharge, he may have re-affirmed the debt making his estate liable. Regardless, your title is subject to the lien--liens are not automatically discharged by bankruptcy and your title is only as good as what he had. So even if the personal obligation to pay the loan is gone, there is a lien on the house that needs to be satisfied. [This is more a bankruptcy question]