Background
More than 30 years of experience in tax matters. Navigates legislative challenges to help clients form tax strategies. Structures joint ventures for MA deals.
As co-chair of Brownstein’s Tax Group, Greg Berger helps clients navigate tax elements related to corporate transactions and tax policy. He regularly collaborates with his colleagues in the government relations group to represent clients before Congress and Treasury on noteworthy tax policy and legislative issues. Over the years, Greg has played an instrumental role in significant legislative tax proposals such as the CARES Act, the creation of Opportunity Zones in the 2017 Tax Cuts Jobs Act, the Small Business Job Acts of 2010, FIRPTA reform and distressed debt issues.
Greg counsels clients on the nuances of a wide range of tax matters including corporate and partnership taxation, opportunity zone fund structuring, joint ventures, acquisitions, real estate transactions, private equity transactions, state and local taxation and public finance. His ability to look at the big picture and extensive legal knowledge make him an asset to companies across all industries.
Greg previously served as chair of the firm’s Corporate Business Department.
Representative Matters
- Provided tax restructuring advice to the joint venture between Invent Development Partners and Halpern Real Estate Ventures, which owns Train Denver. This 125,000 square foot development site located in the River North Arts (RiNo) section of Denver will feature retail, residential, hotel and office space. Approximately 45,000 square feet of the site is located in an Opportunity Zone.
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Credentials
Education
- LL.M., 1991, New York University School of Law, Taxation
- J.D., 1986, University of Colorado Law School
- B.A., 1983, University of Colorado, magna cum laude
Admissions
- Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Memberships
American Bar Association
Colorado Bar Association
Denver Bar Association
Community Involvement
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Board of Trustees, National MS Society, Colorado/Wyoming Chapter
Board of Directors, Gateway Regional Metropolitan District
Former Board Member and Chair, Bringing Back the Arts
Former Board Member and Chair, Cherry Creek Schools Foundation
Former Board Member, Corporate Partners Committee, Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Former Board Member and Treasurer, Parent Pathways
Denver Community Leadership Forum – 2000
Recognition
AWARDS:
“Greg provides great market insight. He is commercial, practical and understands what his clients want to accomplish.” – Chambers USA, 2025
“He is very service-oriented and is current on all the technical regulations.” “He is very knowledgeable and easy to deal with.” – Chambers USA, 2023
5280 Top Lawyers, 2022-2025
Best Lawyers in America, 2010-2025
Chambers USA, 2020-2025
Colorado Super Lawyers, 2010-2013, 2018-2025
Law Week Colorado, Barrister’s Best “Best Tax Lawyer,” 2020-2021
Staff Editor, University of Colorado Law Review
