This program covers recent decisions by the California Court of Appeal and the California Supreme Court impacting property tax law. It also addresses planning techniques to manage property tax liability and reduce exposure to related taxes, such as the “Mansion Tax” (Measure ULA). Attorneys will gain practical insights applicable to real estate transactions and tax planning for clients.
Greg was born in Long Branch, New Jersey and grew up at the Jersey Shore. Greg attended Florida State University for his undergraduate studies where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. After graduating from FSU, Greg attended UCLA School of Law where he was awarded a Dean’s Merit Scholarship.
Greg began his practice at Latham & Watkins LLP. Greg joined Ajalat, Polley, Ayoob, Matarese & Broege in 2009 where he specializes solely in California State & Local Tax matters. Greg became a partner in 2016.
Super Lawyers Magazine has consistently recognized Greg as a Super Lawyer and Greg was recognized early in his career as a rising star by the California State Board of Equalization. Greg was also awarded the New Member Achievement Award by the Institute for Professionals in Taxation. Greg has served as chair of the State and Local Tax Committee of the Taxation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, as chair of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation’s Property Tax Symposium Planning Committee, and as chair of the property tax committee of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation’s Annual Conference.
Greg is a frequent speaker/commenter on state and local tax issues. Greg has spoken at various events for the Los Angeles County Bar Association, the Institute for Professionals in Taxation, the Beverly Hills Bar Association, at the California State Bar Annual Conference, and at various California CPA Society events. Greg also teaches a quarterly continuing education class on California State & Local Taxes at Cal State University – Los Angeles. Additionally, Greg has authored numerous articles that have been published in the Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine, by the USC Tax Institute, and by the California State Bar Tax Procedure and Litigation Committee.
Greg is admitted to practice in all California state courts as well as before the U.S. District Court, Central District of California and the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit.
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