David Joseph Brillant

David J. Brillant, founder of Brillant Law Firm in Walnut Creek, California, is one of the Bay Area’s rising stars. Super lawyers consistently recognizes David as one of the top up-an-coming lawyers in Northern California, and one of the few who excel in the subspecialty of trust and estate litigation. Unlike many trust and estate lawyers who mainly are “estate planners,” David started as a complex civil litigator, handling litigation matters ranging from construction to business disputes to tax matters against the Internal Revenue Service and the California Franchise Tax Board.

Over the years, David has represented numerous trustees, helping them administer trusts ranging from the routine to the complex. While the vast majority of David’s work focuses on all aspects of trust and estate matters, he continues to handle business, real estate and tax matters for his clients. In addition to trust and estate litigation, David performs estate planning, trust administration and probate services for clients.

David believes in clear communication and straight talk when it comes to advising his clients. He has a wide range of clients in various facets, including construction, manufacturing, real estate, retail, and professional services. David distinguishes himself from his competitors by learning how each of his clients operate their business and advising them based on his experience and knowledge. Over the years, David has advised clients ranging from small, family owned businesses to publicly traded corporations.