Atty. Richard E. Streza

Atty. Richard E. Streza

Richard Streza is the managing partner of the law firm Brown & Streza, LLP. Richard is a business planning attorney working exclusively with closely held businesses and their owners.

Irvine Irvine 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Richard E. Streza at a glance

Richard E. Streza is a Partner based in Irvine, California, practicing at Brown And Streza Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business and tax. Admitted to practice in California (1982). Educated at Pepperdine University (J.D., 1982) and Rockmont College University of Colorado (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Orange County Bar. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard Streza is the managing partner of the law firm Brown & Streza, LLP. Richard is a business planning attorney working exclusively with closely held businesses and their owners
  • He counsels business owners with respect to the appropriate business structure taxation, risk management, and internal operational management
  • Richard sits on a variety of advisory boards, board of directors for numerous companies, as well as management committees for some of the firm’s larger clients
  • For eleven consecutive years Richard has been included on the “Southern California Super Lawyer” list by Los Angeles Magazine – a distinction recognizing only 5% of the attorneys in Southern California (excluding San Diego).Recognized for his deep technical expertise in the areas of taxation, risk management, insurance and management incentive planning, Richard counsels business owners on business structures to accomplish their growth, operational plans and succession plans
  • Since Richard counsels with in excess of 500 business owners each year (and has for over 30 years), he constantly receives feedback on the benefits and detriments of different legal and incentive techniques
  • His experience of engaging in this process over the last 30+ years provides a wealth of wisdom into how to use the right structures and techniques at the right time
  • He also routinely speaks to various organizations on these topics.Richard received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Colorado and his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University
  • Richard and Dave Brown have been partners at Brown & Streza in excess of 30 years working to benefit their business and estate planning clients, building Brown & Streza into a recognized business and estate and tax planning law firm in Orange County.Richard lives in Rancho Carrillo, California in the middle of the Cleveland National Forrest on a mini ranch with his wife Nancy
  • His two daughters are grown, but he loves to spend time with them and his grandchildren
  • Richard is an active member of his community and pastors the local community church
  • Richard also is an active, instrument rated pilot and periodically returns to Colorado where he reconnects with family and his ranching roots

Practice Areas Explained

Richard E. Streza's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard E. Streza 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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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court 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 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 Richard E. Streza

Where is Richard E. Streza's law office located?
Richard E. Streza'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 Richard E. Streza handle?
Richard E. Streza focuses on business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Richard E. Streza practiced law?
Richard E. Streza has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Richard E. Streza go to law school?
Richard E. Streza earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Richard E. Streza for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard E. Streza received?
Richard E. Streza's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University
- 1982
B.A.
Rockmont College University of Colorado
- 1979

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982

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