Atty. Matthew Gordon Brown

Atty. Matthew Gordon Brown

Matt Brown is a partner with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown & Streza LLP. Matt heads the firm’s Tax, Trusts, & Estates Group and its Ultra-High-Net-Worth subgroup.

Irvine Irvine 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Gordon Brown at a glance

Matthew Gordon Brown is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Brown And Streza Llp. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on irs, trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999) and California (2003). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1999) and University of California at Davis (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matt Brown is a partner with the Orange County, California law firm of Brown & Streza LLP. Matt heads the firm’s Tax, Trusts, & Estates Group and its Ultra-High-Net-Worth subgroup
  • He represents business owners and philanthropists in personal planning, business succession planning, and charitable planning
  • Matt is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC) and a former adjunct professor of law at University of California, Irvine School of Law
  • Matt is a Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and has been included in the Top 50: Orange County Super Lawyers list every year since 2016.Matt has been quoted twice in the Wall Street Journal, twice in the Orange County Register, and in various other publications
  • Matt is also a frequent speaker and a published author on advanced estate planning, business succession, tax and philanthropy topics
  • Matt earned his undergraduate degree in Agricultural and Managerial Economics from the University of California at Davis and his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, where he was a member of the Southern Methodist University Law Review
  • Matt lives in Ladera Ranch, California with his wife, Julie, and their four children: Michael, Ryan, Kevin, and Cassidy
  • The entire family attends Crossline Community Church in Laguna Hills, California

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Gordon Brown's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

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Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Tax Law

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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 Matthew Gordon Brown

Where is Matthew Gordon Brown's law office located?
Matthew Gordon Brown'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 Matthew Gordon Brown handle?
Matthew Gordon Brown focuses on irs, trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Gordon Brown practiced law?
Matthew Gordon Brown has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did Matthew Gordon Brown go to law school?
Matthew Gordon Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Matthew Gordon Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Matthew Gordon Brown received?
Matthew Gordon Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1999
B.S.
University of California at Davis
- 1996

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
California
Admitted: 2003

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