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Brooke M. Pollard, LLM

Partner

Brooke Pollard joined TLD Law as a law clerk in May 2006 and has become a trusted leader in the firm’s Irvine office. As a partner, Brooke focuses on mergers and acquisitions of closely held businesses, real estate law, entity use in estate planning, and advanced tax strategies. In 2025, she earned her LLM in Taxation from Loyola Law School, solidifying her expertise in tax law and positioning herself as a resource for clients seeking sophisticated tax planning solutions.

Brooke brings a wealth of experience to her practice, handling all aspects of stock and asset purchases, including letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreement preparation and review, closings, and earn-out strategies. She is exceptionally skilled in advising clients on business transition and succession planning, especially within family-owned enterprises.

Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced Tax Strategies: Leveraging her LLM in Taxation, Brooke provides innovative tax-saving solutions and asset-protection strategies tailored to her client’s unique needs.
  • Corporate Law: She has formed thousands of corporations, LLCs, LPs, general partnerships, and LLPs for licensed professionals and maintains corporate records for over 500 closely held businesses.
  • Real Estate Law: Brooke processes and reviews commercial lease and purchase agreements and represents publicly traded companies in lease and purchase negotiations.
  • Preventive Law Practice: She helps business owners avoid potential legal challenges by addressing corporate compliance, employment agreements, trademarks, and more before issues arise.

Tax Law Focus

Brooke’s LLM in Taxation from Loyola Law School enhances her exceptional knowledge in property taxes, property tax appeals, and claim-for-reassessment exclusions during real property transfers. Her in-depth understanding of the complexities of tax law allows her to navigate clients through local, state, and federal tax challenges with precision.

  • Southern California SuperLawyer, 202 – 2025
  • “Rising Star,” SuperLawyer, 2019
  • Member, Orange County Bar Association
  • Chair, Orange County Bar Association, Business & Corporate Law Section (2017)
  • Advisory Board Member, Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) – Mission Viejo
  • Member, Long Beach Commercial Real Estate Council
  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (LLM in Taxation, 2025; Juris Doctor, 2007)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (Bachelor of Arts in Economics, 2001)
  • California, 2007
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Success Stories

At TLD Law, we provide trusted legal counsel for Southern California individuals and businesses, guiding you every step of the way.

Incredibly helpful and indispensable. I have referred so much business to this office. They helped with certifying my dad’s trust after his passing, setting up my own trust, assisting with the passing of my brother (who died without any estate planning in place), got my other brother and his wife set up with a trust, drew up the Power of Attorney and Health Care directive for my adult son, got my boyfriend set up with his trust.

Hiromi H.

TLD Law offers knowledge and expertise in a wide array of legal topics. Brian is great and I’d definitely recommend him for any legal needs. If he doesn’t know a specific legal matter he can surely get you in contact with someone who is more adept at the particular details pertaining to the issue. You really can’t go wrong with the services at TLD Law.

James A.

TLD Law offers knowledge and expertise in a wide array of legal topics. Brian is great and I’d definitely recommend him for any legal needs. If he doesn’t know a specific legal matter he can surely get you in contact with someone who is more adept at the particular details pertaining to the issue. You really can’t go wrong with the services at TLD Law.

Emily D.

If you’re looking for a law firm that combines top-notch legal skills with outstanding client service, look no further than TLD Law. They exceeded all my expectations, and I am incredibly grateful for their help.

Earl V.

TLD Law has provided me with much guidance and really have great customer service. Honest team with a wide scope of expertise!

Miguel G.

We met with Monica Goel for Estate Planning. She was very attentive,detail- oriented and answered all our questions and concerns. She was very friendly and professional. My husband and I were very pleased with the process.I highly recommend her.

Nowar K.