Atty. Robert J. Brown

Atty. Robert J. Brown

Robert Brown focuses on tax structuring and deal-making across a broad range of transactions, with particular emphasis on multifamily, mixed-use, and office/retail investment real estate. Robert synthesizes tax structuring into his transactional practice with a combination of sophistication. creativity and pragmatism.

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Profile Summary

About Robert J. Brown at a glance

Robert J. Brown is a real estate and tax attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • Robert Brown focuses on tax structuring and deal-making across a broad range of transactions, with particular emphasis on multifamily, mixed-use, and office/retail investment real estate
  • Robert synthesizes tax structuring into his transactional practice with a combination of sophistication. creativity and pragmatism
  • He has served as lead counsel for approximately $15 billion in transactions over the last five years
  • Robert’s practice encompasses negotiating and closing large-scale investment real estate portfolio acquisitions, including financing, equity placement, and joint venture negotiations
  • He structures complex Section 1031 and tenant in common exchange co-investments with other sponsors of investment real estate
  • He serves as outside general counsel to institutional multifamily housing and commercial property investment companies and other businesses, handling negotiations of joint ventures, limited partnership and LLC agreements, private placements, real estate investment funds, and mortgage and preferred equity financing

Practice Areas Explained

Robert J. Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert J. Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

Robert J. Brown is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert J. Brown is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

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 San Diego 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 Robert J. Brown

Where is Robert J. Brown's law office located?
Robert J. Brown's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert J. Brown handle?
Robert J. Brown focuses on real estate, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How can I contact Robert J. Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert J. Brown received?
Robert J. Brown's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Practice Areas

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

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