Contact
Get in touch to schedule a consultation.
Sasha Brodsky, Attorney at Law
1362 Pacific Avenue, Suite 219
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What Happens After You Get in Touch
Call or email with a short description of the matter. A few sentences is enough to start: what happened, who the other people or companies are, and whether anything has been filed in court.
- Conflict check. Before discussing details, Brodsky Law confirms it has no conflict of interest with the other people or companies involved. Please share only names and a brief summary until you hear back.
- Consultation. Sasha reviews the key events and documents, identifies any urgent deadlines, and explains the options, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation, along with the likely work involved in each.
- Your decision. You decide whether and how to move forward. There is no obligation to hire the firm after a consultation.
- Written agreement. If you go ahead, the scope of the work and the fee terms are set out in a written agreement, as California generally requires (Business and Professions Code sections 6147 and 6148).
What to Prepare
A consultation is more useful when the important papers are at hand. Helpful items include:
- Contracts, leases, deeds, insurance policies, or other agreements involved in the matter
- Emails, letters, and text messages with the other side, in date order if possible
- Any summons, complaint, demand letter, or notice you received, and the date it arrived
- Photographs, invoices, bills, or records showing your losses
- A one-page timeline and a list of the people and businesses involved
You do not need everything before reaching out. If a deadline is close, make contact first and collect documents afterward.
Areas Served
Brodsky Law is based in downtown Santa Cruz and serves clients in Santa Cruz, Capitola, Scotts Valley, Watsonville, Aptos, Soquel, Ben Lomond, and throughout Santa Cruz County. Sasha Brodsky is licensed by the State Bar of California and also represents clients elsewhere in the state on matters governed by California law. Whether you need a business lawyer, real estate attorney, or counsel for a contract dispute, Sasha is available to discuss your legal matter.
Matters We Handle
Brodsky Law advises individuals and businesses across a broad range of California legal matters. Whether your issue is transactional or headed for court, Sasha Brodsky brings more than 25 years of experience to the table. Common areas clients contact us about include:
- Business law: formation, commercial contracts, partnership disputes, and collections
- Real estate law: purchase and lease agreements, boundary disputes, and landlord–tenant matters
- Contract law: drafting, review, and breach of contract claims
- Intellectual property: trademark, copyright, and trade secret protection
- Civil litigation, including fraud and defamation disputes
See all areas of practice, or read the FAQ for answers about fees, case value, and small claims.
Questions About a First Consultation
Do I need to know which practice area my problem falls under?
No. Many disputes involve more than one area of law, such as a contract claim that also raises a real estate or fiduciary duty issue. Describe what happened and what documents you have, and the legal categories can be sorted out from there.
Does contacting the office make Sasha my attorney?
No. Calling, emailing, or using this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after both sides agree to it, which in California is generally confirmed in a written fee agreement.
How are fees handled?
Fees depend on the type of matter and are discussed at the consultation. Sasha does not typically take cases on a contingency basis, but will consider one in certain cases involving a sufficient monetary amount. Fee terms are put in a written agreement, as California law generally requires.
What if I have a court deadline coming up?
Say so at the start of your call or in the first line of your email, and include the date you were served or received the notice. A defendant in a California civil lawsuit generally has 30 days after service to respond, and some proceedings, such as evictions, move faster.
There is no obligation in reaching out. Call (424)262-1516 or email sasha@brodsky.law to describe your matter and find out how Brodsky Law can help. Information on this page is general and is not legal advice.