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Where Legal Insight Meets Real-World Experience
Where Legal Insight Meets Real-World Experience
Real property law is embedded in our DNA. Both Daniel J. Yourist and Bradley J. Yourist have been licensed real estate brokers since the 1990s, giving us a unique understanding of Southern California’s property market. We combine that practical knowledge with legal skill to anticipate pitfalls, solve problems and maximize the value of your real estate assets.
Comprehensive Counsel Across the Property Spectrum
Comprehensive Counsel Across the Property Spectrum
Transactions & Due Diligence – Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, escrow and financing documents; conducting due-diligence reviews to uncover title issues, liens or environmental problems before they become costly surprises.
Land Use & Zoning – Advising on permitting, variances, rezoning and regulatory compliance so projects move forward smoothly.
Boundary & Easement Disputes – Resolving encroachments, easement misuses, view obstruction and nuisance claims with a blend of litigation skill and brokerage insight.
Landlord-Tenant Matters – Representing landlords and tenants in commercial and residential lease disputes, unlawful detainers, habitability claims and rent negotiations.
Development & Investment – Guiding developers and investors through joint ventures, construction contracts, financing structures and regulatory compliance.
The Advantage of Broker-Attorneys
The Advantage of Broker-Attorneys
Our decades of brokerage experience mean we understand how real estate deals are structured, marketed and closed. We speak the language of agents and lenders, have walked countless properties and sat at closing tables. That perspective allows us to spot risks and opportunities early, negotiate with a deep appreciation of what matters to buyers and sellers, and offer practical advice that blends legal strategy with market realities.
Whether you’re buying a family home, managing a commercial portfolio or resolving a boundary dispute, we protect your investment and your peace of mind.
Published Appellate Victory for Property Owner in Commercial Lease Dispute:
Does a Right of First Refusal Carry Over?
Published Appellate Victory for Property Owner in Commercial Lease Dispute:
Does a Right of First Refusal Carry Over?
Yourist Law secured a published appellate victory for client Daryl Ann Berman in Smyth v. Berman (2019) 30 Cal.App.5th 706, a significant California Court of Appeal decision involving a commercial tenant’s failed attempt to enforce an alleged right of first refusal after expiration of the written lease. The Court of Appeal ruled in Ms. Berman’s favor, holding that a right of first refusal does not automatically carry over into a month to month holdover tenancy unless the parties clearly state that intention, and it rejected the tenant’s alternative theories based on an alleged oral extension and later purported agreement. This successful result not only delivered a complete appellate win for Ms. Berman, but also created published California authority that benefits landlords, property owners, and parties involved in complex real estate disputes. Call Yourist Law today to discuss your real estate matter today.
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