About Brett Gregory

Brett Gregory Evans is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 2006. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Evans is the founder and partner at Evans Law, PC, a law firm that specializes in financial and securities law. The firm is located in California and serves clients throughout the state, focusing on legal matters related to taxation, compliance, and investment securities.

Mr. Evans earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Utah in 1999, followed by a Master of Laws in Taxation from the University of Washington School of Law in 2004. He also holds an MBA in Finance and Financial Accounting from the University of Utah School of Business, which he obtained in 2000. Additionally, he completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Political Science in 1995. This diverse educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both legal and financial matters.

Mr. Evans concentrates his practice in the areas of taxation, securities law, and compliance. He represents clients in various case types, including tax disputes, regulatory compliance issues, and investment securities transactions. His legal work encompasses all stages of litigation and negotiation, ensuring that his clients receive comprehensive support from initial consultations through to resolution. His experience in the financial sector allows him to navigate complex legal frameworks effectively.

Throughout his career, Mr. Evans has accumulated significant experience in the legal field. He has held various positions, including Partner at Evans Law, PC since 2010, and previously served as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer starting in 2009. His role as General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer began in 2007, and he also worked as Securities Counsel and Vice President of Private Programs in 2005. He is admitted to practice in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and has a deep understanding of both state and federal court systems.

Mr. Evans is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association Compliance and Legal Division, and the National Due Diligence Alliance. He is also involved with the Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association. His commitment to legal excellence is reflected in his ongoing participation in these associations. Mr. Evans is dedicated to serving his clients and the legal community while remaining current on developments in financial and securities law.

Education

University of Washington School of Law

LL.M. | Taxation

2004

University of Utah School of Business

MBA | Finance and Financial Accounting

2000

University of Utah

J.D. (2004)

1999

University of California - Berkeley

B.A. (1999) | History and Political Science

1995

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Partner

Evans Law, PC
2010

CEO, CCO

Pacific Point Securities, LLC
2009

General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer

Texas Energy Holdings, Inc.
2007

Securities Counsel, VP Private Programs

Grubb & Ellis Realty Investors, Inc. (FKA Triple Net Properties, LLC)
2005

Accepted Jurisdictions

9th Circuit
California

Court Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.S. Circuit Court

Types of Cases Handled

tax disputes regulatory compliance issues investment securities transactions

Legal Services Scope

Litigation Negotiations

Professional Associations

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) Compliance and Legal Division

has membership 2012 - Current

The National Due Diligence Alliance

has membership 2007 - Current

Alternative & Direct Investment Securities Association

has membership 2006 - Current