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Profile snapshot
- 10 reviews
- 4.5
- Since 1965
- 61 yrs
- Bar admissions
- 2
- By appointment
- In office
10 reviews
Since 1965
Bar admissions
By appointment
Robert Joseph Brown at a glance
Verified credentials for Robert Joseph Brown sourced from Greenberg Traurig, LLP.
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- Free
- Firm founded
- 1967
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Robert Joseph Brown represents clients in San Diego, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About 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. 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
Credentials
Education
University of San Diego School of Law
LL.M. University · 1993
University of California, Los Angeles
BA Economics · 1989
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
California
1992 · ACTIVE
Michigan
1965 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
Professional & Community Involvement •Member, San Diego County Bar Association •Member, The State Bar of California
membership
Locations
Office locations
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240
San Diego, CA 92130
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4.5
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What areas of law does Robert Joseph Brown practice?
Robert Joseph Brown focuses on Business, Real Estate, Securities, and Tax.
Where is Robert Joseph Brown located?
Robert Joseph Brown primarily serves clients in San Diego, California, with an office at 12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240.
How experienced is Robert Joseph Brown?
Robert Joseph Brown has 61 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1965.
Is Robert Joseph Brown a verified attorney?
Robert Joseph Brown's profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.
How can I schedule a consultation with Robert Joseph Brown?
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