Ted Broomfield
A San Francisco litigation attorney and former Wall Street professional who brings real-world investment expertise, macroeconomic insight, and plain-language legal commentary to podcast audiences.
Ted Broomfield brings 30 years of combined Wall Street, finance, and legal experience to every conversation. With a career spanning investment banking, IRS international tax examination, and active courtroom litigation, he makes complex legal and economic concepts accessible and engaging — the kind of guest who connects macroeconomic trends to real-world outcomes your audience cares about.
Ted Broomfield is the founder of Ted Broomfield Law, P.C., a California professional corporation based in San Francisco. His practice focuses on civil litigation, with particular depth in real estate disputes, business controversies, trust and estate litigation, and tax matters.
Unique Background
Before law school, Ted spent nearly a decade on Wall Street, working in investment banking and capital markets at firms including ING, SoundView, and Interxion. He participated in more than $10 billion in IPO, high-yield, and M&A transactions. That financial acumen now informs every case he handles.
Credentials
- J.D. and LL.M. from Golden Gate University (class rank #2, 4.0 LL.M. GPA, Outstanding LL.M. Student Award)
- B.A. in Economics from Duke University
- California Bar #303416, CPA, Real Estate Broker, Insurance License, Registered Investment Adviser
- Former IRS Economist — international transfer pricing examination and valuation
Track Record
Over $6.4 million in settlement and judgment value. 100% success rate at trial and on appeal. Among the most successful IRS examination results on complex international transfer pricing issues ever produced.
Ted can speak fluently and engagingly on a range of investment, economic, and legal topics. Here are some areas where he delivers real value to audiences:
Markets, Macro & Investing
- Stock market commentary grounded in a decade of Wall Street deal-making ($10B+ in IPO, high-yield, and M&A transactions)
- Macroeconomic trends — interest rates, inflation, and how Fed policy hits Main Street
- How a CPA and Registered Investment Adviser reads earnings, valuations, and market cycles
- Tax implications of investment strategies — what your broker isn't telling you
- Real estate as an investment class — when it works, when it doesn't, and the legal risks
Real Estate & Landlord-Tenant
- How California tenants can recover money for uninhabitable conditions
- What landlords get wrong about evictions (and what it costs them)
- Construction disputes, title fights, and neighbor-vs-neighbor litigation
- The landmark ruling: landlord liability for unpermitted dwellings
Understanding the Legal System
- How attorney fees really work: hourly, contingency, and flat fee — what motivates your lawyer
- What actually happens in a lawsuit from filing to trial
- Self-represented litigants: common mistakes and how to avoid them
- When to hire an attorney vs. when to DIY
Business, Finance & Tax
- From Wall Street to the courtroom: how financial expertise changes litigation strategy
- Insurance disputes — what your policy actually covers
- IRS examination strategies and international transfer pricing
- Trust and estate litigation: when families fight over money
AI & Law
- How AI is reshaping solo and small-firm practice
- Getting your law firm to appear in AI-generated responses
- Technology integration for legal practice efficiency
He translates legalese into plain English
Ted has spent years writing educational blogs for non-lawyers and knows how to explain complex legal concepts without dumbing them down. Your audience gets real substance, presented clearly.
He connects macro to Main Street
With a decade on Wall Street and active credentials as a CPA and Registered Investment Adviser, Ted doesn't just discuss abstract market trends — he explains what interest rate moves, regulatory shifts, and market cycles actually mean for people's money, investments, and legal exposure.
He has the receipts
Ted isn't a commentator — he's an active litigator with a 100% trial success rate. He brings real case experience and real outcomes to every topic, not hypotheticals.
He's a versatile guest
Whether your show focuses on real estate, personal finance, small business, legal education, or technology in professional services, Ted can adapt to your audience and deliver value.
He does the prep
Ted comes prepared with talking points, can work from your questions or his own outline, and is flexible on format — interview, Q&A, panel, or solo segment.
At a Glance
- Full name: Ted Broomfield
- Firm: Ted Broomfield Law, P.C.
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Practice areas: Real estate litigation, business disputes, trust & estate, tax controversies
- Commentary areas: Stock market, macroeconomics, investment strategy, Fed policy, real estate markets
- Credentials: Attorney (CA Bar #303416), CPA, Real Estate Broker, Registered Investment Adviser, Insurance License
- Education: Duke University (BA Economics), Golden Gate University (JD, LLM)
- Prior career: Wall Street — ING, SoundView, Interxion ($10B+ in IPO, high-yield, and M&A transactions)
- IRS career: International transfer pricing economist — among the most successful examination results ever on complex issues
Suggested Introduction
"Today's guest is Ted Broomfield, a San Francisco litigation attorney who spent a decade on Wall Street doing billion-dollar deals before turning to law. He's a CPA, a registered investment adviser, a real estate broker, and the founder of Ted Broomfield Law. Whether we're talking markets, macro, or the legal system, Ted brings a perspective that's equal parts Wall Street and Main Street."
Headshot
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