About Brotman Law
We Built a Tax Law Firm
Around People, Not Just Cases.
Since 2013, Brotman Law has represented businesses, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals facing serious tax problems — or looking to legally minimize what they pay.
Our Mission
We Believe You Can Achieve Great Things When Freed From the Burdens of Your Tax Problems.
We built Brotman Law for a specific kind of client — business owners, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals who build things, take risks, and move mountains on an almost daily basis.
They dream big and swing for the fences, even when it means they sometimes stumble. They're great at what they do. They just need someone in their corner who understands tax law as well as they understand their own business.
Tax is complicated enough. We make everything else as simple as we possibly can. That's what sets us apart — we don't just solve tax problems, we build relationships. And those relationships are what drive every decision we make.
At our core, this firm is a platform built for the success of our clients, our team members, and their families.
"First and foremost, we are a business founded on the idea that people do business with people."
Sam Brotman, Founding Attorney
Brotman Law — By the Numbers
Real Results for Real Clients
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Our Story
From One Client to One of California's Fastest-Growing Law Firms
Our First Client
The doors were not supposed to open for another five days, but someone got to us early and we resolved his issue before the clock struck midnight for 2014.
Ocean Beach
The firm moves into its first formal office on Saratoga Avenue in the Ocean Beach neighborhood of San Diego. We were a small tax law firm with three employees, a laid-back vibe, and a killer ocean view.
National Recognition
Brotman Law moves into our office at 402 W. Broadway. In that span our firm had developed into one of the leading tax firms in Southern California. We received national attention and contributed to articles for the New York Times (the front page) and the Wall Street Journal. Ranked 14th fastest-growing law firm in the country.
Inc. 5000
Named one of the 8 fastest-growing legal firms in America by Inc. Magazine. Forbes Business Council member. Over $1B saved in taxes for clients.
San Diego — Del Mar Heights
We moved to our Del Mar-area office in San Diego, marking an exciting new chapter — one defined by a larger team, expanded resources, and an even stronger ability to serve our clients. With over twelve years of truly stellar results and more than a billion dollars saved in taxes, we look forward to the future and to the legacy we are building as a firm.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
We strive to be the firm that we would hire if faced with a difficult or challenging tax issue.
Deliver Exceptional Service
We understand our clients and what they need, we act with empathy, and aim to exceed expectations.
Solve Problems, Drive Results
We are tenacious, not afraid to fail, and eager to improve. We play to win.
Advocate for Success
We are not just solutions-oriented, we are personally and financially goal-oriented.
Be a Grown Up
We take ownership, we are accountable to our clients and each other, and we demonstrate professionalism and transparency.
Live Your Best Life
We set goals, invest in ourselves personally and professionally, and aspire to live joyful lives.
Our Team
Smart, Passionate, and Exceptional People
We place great value and investment in the people who work in our firm.
Samuel Brotman
Owner & Managing Attorney
Michael Gough
Director of Business Operations
Sahar Bijan
Associate Attorney
Carlos Gomez
Senior Attorney
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