Atty. Robert Joseph Brown

Atty. Robert Joseph 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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Robert Joseph Brown is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1965) and California (1992). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (LL.M. University, 1993) and University of California, Los Angeles (BA Economics, 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, San Diego County Bar Association •Member, The State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • 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
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2022-2026 •Real Estate Law, 2022-2026 •Tax Law, 2023-2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate, 2025 •Listed, San Diego Magazine, “Top Lawyers,” 2013-2022 •Listed, San Diego Business Journal, “Best of the Bar,” 2016 •Rated, AV Preeminent 4.5 out of 5.0

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Joseph Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert Joseph Brown 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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Tax Law

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

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Securities 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 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 Joseph Brown

Where is Robert Joseph Brown's law office located?
Robert Joseph Brown's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Joseph Brown handle?
Robert Joseph Brown focuses on business, real estate, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Joseph Brown practiced law?
Robert Joseph Brown has 61+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1965.
Where did Robert Joseph Brown go to law school?
Robert Joseph Brown earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1993); (BA Economics, 1989).
How can I contact Robert Joseph Brown for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Robert Joseph Brown received?
Robert Joseph Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.M. University
University of San Diego School of Law
- 1993
BA Economics
University of California, Los Angeles
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1965
California
Admitted: 1992

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