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Robert Joseph Brown

4.5
10 reviews

12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240, San Diego, CA 92130

Capital Markets and Securities, Real Estate, Tax, Corporate and Individual and 2 more

About Robert Joseph Brown

Professional Summary

Robert J. Brown counsels clients on capital markets and securities, real estate and tax. Robert’s practice focuses on tax and transactional planning and consulting over a broad range of business matters. He is experienced in tax planning, financing and structuring for real estate, joint ventures, private placement, as well as negotiating land acquisitions and financing.

Testimonials

“Ours was a complex deal involving multiple states and 24 different properties that we could not have undertaken without exceptional outside counsel. Bob and his team were on-point every step of the way, delivering exceptional service in managing this large transaction and all of its intricacies. Their resourcefulness, combined with their experience, was essential in helping us execute this agreement swiftly and effectively.”

-David Michan, President of Strata Equity Group

Recognitions

•The Best Lawyers in America 2022 (Real Estate Law)
•2019 West Coast Top Rated Lawyers, ALM
•Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating
• 2016 Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal, April 2016
•“Top Lawyers,” San Diego Magazine, 2013-present

News Coverage

• Strata Equity Group Acquires Two Multi-Family Properties in Charleston, SC, Townhall Finance, September 22, 2021.
•Ray Huard. “San Diego Firm Buys Maryland Apartments For $302M,” San Diego Business Journal, April 4, 2018.
•Matthew Guarnaccia. “FCP Offloads Maryland Apartment Portfolio For $302M,” Law 360, April 3, 2018.
•“Strata Equity Group Grows Its East Coast Footprint with Procopio’s Help in $302 Million Deal,” San Diego Daily Transcript, April 10, 2017.
•McIntyre, Andrew. “Procopio, Simpson Thacher Guide Strata-Blackstone Apt. Deal,” Law360, May 6, 2015.

Seminars

Bob is a frequent speaker regarding recent developments in tax and business planning, and continuing legal education seminars on tax and business issues.

Publications

•“CARES Act and New Court Rules Impose Further Restrictions on Evictions, ” April 29, 2020.
•“Proposed California Legislation Seeks to Expand Eviction Protections Including Rent Reduction, ” April 29, 2020.
• IRS Grants Much-Anticipated Section 1031 Extensions, April 13, 2020.

 

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Robert Joseph Brown got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Real Estate
  • Taxation
  • Other 3
    • Capital Markets and Securities
    • Tax, Corporate and Individual
    • Business

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Closed numerous multi-million dollar deals for Strata Equity Group, including a $720-million acquisition of 24 institutional grade multifamily communities comprising 6,294 residential units in the southeastern U.S.
    a $665-million acquisition of a 12-property multi-family portfolio in Atlanta, Austin, Denver
    Houston
    a $302-million acquisition of a 1,731-unit, 11-property multi-family portfolio in Maryl


    an $85-million purchase of a three-property portfolio in the Carolinas.
    Structured
    negotiated l
    acquisition
    financing for major casino development project, including formation of LLC
    private placement of equity
    debt securities, negotiation of senior
    subordinated debt facilities
    related equity incentive program
    tax planning.
    Represented wireless technology corporation in negotiating
    structuring issuance of Series A Preferred Stock to publicly-traded foreign corporation
    creation of employee stock option plan.
    Structured project-level equity incentive program with use of Delaware series LLC for leading national developer of Class A multifamily properties.
    Serving as outside general counsel to prominent institutional multifamily housing
    commercial property investment companies, including negotiation of limited partnership/LLC agreements, private placements, mortgage financing, tenants in common structuring
    related tax planning.
  • Additional Links
    http://https//www.gtlaw.com/

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, California
    1965, Michigan
    Memberships

    Community Involvement

    •San Diego County Bar Association - Tax Section Chair

    •The State Bar of California - Partnerships and Limited Liability Company Committee Past Member

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of San Diego School of Law
    Class of 1993
    LL.M.

    University of San Diego School of Law
    Class of 1993
    JD
    Other Education
    University of California, Los Angeles
    Class of 1989
    BA
    Economics

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Share Holder at Greenberg Traurig, LLP
4.5
10 reviews

12760 High Bluff Dr., Ste. 240San Diego, CA 92130U.S.A.

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    Robert Joseph Brown was admitted in 1965 to the State of Michigan.
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    Yes, Robert Joseph Brown has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Greenberg Traurig, LLP has 2750 attorneys at this location.
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    Robert Joseph Brown attended University of San Diego School of Law and University of San Diego School of Law.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Greenberg Traurig, LLP was established in 1967.

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