Gregory W. Berger

Gregory W. Berger

Denver, CO recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010
Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

88 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Tax Law

Biography

More than 30 years of experience in tax matters. Navigates legislative challenges to help clients form tax strategies. Structures joint ventures for M&A deals.

As chair of Brownstein’s Corporate & Business Department and co-chair of its 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.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP

88 Best Lawyers awards

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1986

  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Bringing Back the Arts - Board Member and Former Chair
  • Cherry Creek Schools Foundation - Former Board Member and Chair
  • Colorado Bar Association - Member
  • Colorado-Wyoming Chapter National MS Society - Board Member
  • Corporate Partners Committee, Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Former Board Member
  • Denver Bar Association - Member
  • Gateway Regional Metropolitan District - Board of Directors
  • Parent Pathways - Former Board Member and Treasurer
  • Colorado, Colorado Bar Association
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Bringing Back the Arts - Board Member and Former Chair
  • Cherry Creek Schools Foundation - Former Board Member and Chair
  • Colorado Bar Association - Member
  • Colorado-Wyoming Chapter National MS Society - Board Member
  • Corporate Partners Committee, Denver Museum of Nature and Science - Former Board Member
  • Denver Bar Association - Member
  • Gateway Regional Metropolitan District - Board of Directors
  • Parent Pathways - Former Board Member and Treasurer
  • University of Colorado at Boulder, J.D., graduated 1986

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19
Awards:
  • Colorado Super Lawyers, 2010-2013
  • Staff Editor, University of Colorado Law Review

Additional Information

  • Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
  • Experience

Successfully developed and implemented strategies for C-level executive separations, including oversight of related investigations, then negotiated and litigated to favorable results issues related to the separation, including severance, equity-related transactions and other complex terms.

Represented a healthcare company in creating innovative new joint venture ownership structure for in vitro fertilization labs, leveraging best of breed technologies and best practices through licensing and management systems. Provided tax advice in connection with innovative corporate and business structure achieving business priorities while addressing competing requirements in areas of corporate, tax, insurance, consumer finance, and health care, including restrictions on corporate practice of medicine, fee splitting, self-referral, and anti-kickback.

Served as bond counsel for $10 million of privately placed municipal debt financing for an expansion of the Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico.

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