Atty. Mark V. Isola

Atty. Mark V. Isola

Mark V. Isola has extensive litigation experience in California state courts, federal courts, and bankruptcy courts, and has represented a diverse group of clients, from national banks and Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships and individuals.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Mark V. Isola at a glance

Mark V. Isola is a Partner based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Brothers Smith LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric (1991). Educated at King Hall School of Law, University of California, Davis (J.D., 1991) and Santa Clara University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mark V. Isola has extensive litigation experience in California state courts, federal courts, and bankruptcy courts, and has represented a diverse group of clients, from national banks and Fortune 500 companies to sole proprietorships and individuals
  • Mr. Isola graduated cum laude from Santa Clara University, and obtained his law degree from the University of California, Davis, King Hall School of Law where he was Executive Editor of the Davis Law Review
  • Litigation / Real Estate Mr. Isola’s practice focuses on real estate matters, including ownership disputes and title issues, as well as advising developers on acquisition and land use issues
  • Mr. Isola also represents creditors in foreclosures, workouts, and bankruptcy matters, such as relief from stay motions and fraudulent transfer claims
  • Creditor’s Rights Mr. Isola also represents creditors in foreclosures, workouts, and bankruptcy matters, such as relief from stay motions and fraudulent transfer claims. • Representation of secured and unsecured creditors in litigation and in bankruptcy cases, including adversary proceedings
  • Clients include landlords, tenants, lenders, real estate developers, contractors, manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, professionals, wholesalers, retailers, and general creditors. • State Courts and Federal District Courts: Collection of commercial debts
  • collection of judgments
  • fraudulent transfers / conveyances
  • prejudgment remedies (writs of attachment and writs of execution)
  • business and real estate litigation. • Federal Bankruptcy Courts: Claims
  • protection of interests
  • adversary proceedings, including nondischargeability of debts and priority of liens
  • defense of preference claims or other avoidance actions
  • asset purchases
  • Chapter 7
  • Chapter 11
  • Chapter 13. • Advise lenders on workouts in secured transactions
  • Mediation Additionally, Mr. Isola has significant experience as a mediator
  • Publications • Alert - PAY-WHEN-PAID PROVISION IN CONSTRUCTION SUBCONTRACT CANNOT HAVE INDEFINITE TIME PERIOD Professional Memberships • State Bar of California • Contra Costa County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Mark V. Isola's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark V. Isola handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Walnut Creek are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mark V. Isola

Where is Mark V. Isola's law office located?
Mark V. Isola's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Brothers Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mark V. Isola handle?
Mark V. Isola focuses on business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Mark V. Isola practiced law?
Mark V. Isola has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Mark V. Isola go to law school?
Mark V. Isola earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Mark V. Isola for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mark V. Isola received?
Mark V. Isola's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
King Hall School of Law, University of California, Davis
- 1991
B.A.
Santa Clara University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Distric
Admitted: 1991

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