Law Office of Matthew Bruns

Berkeley, United States

5

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9 reviews

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Telephone:
+1 510-898-8436
Website:
brunslegal.com
Address:
2081 Ctr St, Berkeley, CA, 94704
Downtown Berkeley
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
290 ftShattuck Av & Allston Way
320 ftShattuck Sq & Center St
400 ftDowntown Berkeley BART Station: Shattuck Avenue and Addison Street
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Today

Today 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed now
Local time (Berkeley) 04:22 Friday, 13 June 2025

Business hours

Monday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

My law practice focuses on estate planning, wills and trusts, tax audits, tax controversies, property tax appeals, and tax planning for businesses. I offer advice on incorporating a business and protecting family assets.

History

Established in 2007.

I have practiced law since 2007. I started my career as a litigator, but then decided to change to a planning practice. I became tired of using my skills to beat people up and decided to use those skills to build people up instead.

Meet the Business Owner

Matthew B.

Business Owner

I have practiced law since 2007. I have a BA in Classical Studies from the University of Pennsylvania a JD from Washington University in St. Louis, and a master’s degree in tax law from Golden Gate University. My goal as a lawyer is to offer sound guidance. I listen and understand what your goals are and work with you to develop a plan to help you achieve them.

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9 reviews of Law Office of Matthew Bruns

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Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Thank you Matt.
I found your legal services on Unilocal.I am happy to memorialize my experience. In particular, your expertise and warm client interactions with an appreciation for cost containment. I also appreciate the extra time expended by you on my behalf. You took time to alert me you wanted to specifically check on my particular issue with my landlord and current applicable laws/​regulations to develop legal action plan that was most effective.
Place rating: 5
Petaluma, CA
Matt was referred to me and my husband when we moved to California to start a business. He was instrumental as we navigated contracts and tax codes. Now poised to launch a nonprofit, we would not dream of proceeding without Matt’s expertise. He is a thoughtful partner, a practical guide, and an innovative problem solver. His patience and kindness are what I appreciate most; he is always accessible and makes legal issues way less intimidating.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
I cannot speak highly enough of Matthew Bruns as an attorney. When I first called him, he answered the phone personally and spoke to me immediately and at length about my landlord/​tenant problem. His manner was knowledgable, courteous and patient. He made me feel like no question was too big or too small and took as much time as necessary to explain to me fully all of my rights and obligations regarding the issues of my case. Also, the information he gave me was very clear and accurate. If you need a lawyer, you should definitely call Matthew Bruns first.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
If there were a way to one-​up all these five-​star reviews, I would do it in a heartbeat. Matt Bruns is that good. He responded to many questions (so many!) promptly and was always approachable. He also took time to thoroughly explain all the options without talking down to me. I walked in feeling overwhelmed and walked out feeling informed and in control. Let’s face it; even if your particular legal situation isn’t all that stressful, it’s still no picnic. You want someone who is dependable, knowledgeable, and accessible. That’s Matt.
Place rating: 5
Montclair Village, Oakland, CA
Matt quickly resolved a potentially sticky situation regarding tax implications on our home purchase. Very professional, clear and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend him.
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
Matt is an excellent attorney with a calming demeanor. He is extraordinarily knowledgeable about the law, but able to explain legal issues to me in a way that I can understand (and never makes me feel like a moron!) Matt can be trusted with the most complex tax issue or with important legal docs like wills or trusts. He has helped me navigate through some difficult issues with a sympathetic ear, sharp insights, and thoughtful advice. Matt is a total class act!
Place rating: 5
Washington, DC
Mr. Bruns does fantastic work. His attention to detail is impeccable and he really takes the time to answer your questions and help you fully understand the legal process. A lot of lawyers know the law, but Mr. Bruns provides excellent customer service and responsiveness.
Place rating: 5
Belvedere Tiburon, CA
Matt has provided me with excellent legal advice. I went to him with questions regarding estate planning, and he provided me with excellent legal advice. Matt helped me prepare an estate plan, and I feel better knowing my family will be taken care of if anything ever happens to me. My finances are complex, and I was amazed at how Matt understood the nuances of my situation. I highly recommend Matt for estate planning. I hope that I will find myself in need of his services for any other reason, but if a legal issue were to arise, I would definitely retain him again.
Place rating: 5
Berkeley, CA
Over the years, Matt has helped me with several matters including landlord disputes, business contracts, real estate transactions, and estate planning. Matt is thoughtful and good a listener. This is important to me because I want to feel respected as I work with my attorney to figure what to do in a given a situation. He is patient and provides thorough analysis of issues and options. Also, he’ll answer a million different questions, if you have them!