Atty. Brian Stephens

Atty. Brian Stephens

Brian T. Stephens is a corporate and transactional business attorney with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown and Streza, LLP, and is a member of the firm’s business planning department.

Irvine Irvine 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Stephens at a glance

Brian Stephens is an Attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Brown And Streza Llp. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on m&a. Admitted to practice in California (2009). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 2003). Active member of California Bar Association Orange County Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian T. Stephens is a corporate and transactional business attorney with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown and Streza, LLP, and is a member of the firm’s business planning department
  • Brian is known for his practical approach to the practice of law, and regularly serves as outside general counsel to many of his clients, assisting them in defining and executing strategic legal planning, setting the stage for continued growth, and in some cases, planning the exit strategy
  • Brian’s practice emphasizes legal counseling to a broad array of privately held businesses and their owners and executives, as well as other professionals, in all aspects of purchase and sale transactions, the structuring, organization and maintenance of legal entities, and a wide variety of business agreements and corporate governance matters
  • In this role, Brian regularly assists clients with the purchase and sale of business interests and assets, related financing transactions, entity selection issues, preparation and review of business contracts, implementing incentive compensation planning, succession planning, and legal compliance
  • In addition, Brian advises and coordinates efforts which are instrumental in providing clients with the benefits incident to comprehensive estate and tax planning which seeks to efficiently defer and/or minimizes capital gain, and estate, gift and generation-skipping transfer taxes
  • Brian believes that a client’s objectives are best achieved by taking a team approach with a client’s advisor team, and regularly works with accountants, brokers, appraisers, and financial advisors to ensure that client objectives are accomplished in a coordinated and efficient manner

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Stephens's Areas of Practice

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

Mergers & Acquisitions

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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 Irvine 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 Brian Stephens

Where is Brian Stephens's law office located?
Brian Stephens's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Brown And Streza Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Stephens handle?
Brian Stephens focuses on m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Stephens practiced law?
Brian Stephens has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Brian Stephens go to law school?
Brian Stephens earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Brian Stephens for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 2003

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2009

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