Miller Starr Regalia (MSR), a preeminent California real estate and land use firm for more than 60 years, announced today the promotion of litigation attorneys Briana Bramer and Samantha Chen and transactional attorney Bradley Sena to shareholder, effective January 1, 2026.

“Briana, Sam, and Brad each embody the highest standards of excellence that define Miller Starr Regalia,” said Ella K. Gower, MSR’s Managing Shareholder. “Their legal acumen, steadfast commitment to clients, and proven ability to navigate complex real estate matters make them invaluable contributors to our firm. Their promotions are well-deserved.”

Bramer represents clients in complex real property and commercial litigation matters, including controversies related to contracts, easements, development rights, land use, and title issues. She is known for her strategic advocacy, strong writing, and practical approach to resolving challenging disputes.

Chen’s practice is focused on real estate litigation in landlord-tenant disputes, ownership and partnership conflicts, commercial contract matters, and land use challenges. She advises clients on high-stakes issues with clarity and efficiency.

“Briana and Samantha have distinguished themselves as exceptional litigators who deliver great results for our clients,” said Brian Shaffer, Chair of MSR’s Litigation Department. “Their elevation to shareholder recognizes the significant impact they have already made on our litigation practice and the leadership we know is yet to come.”

Sena advises developers, investors, property owners, and commercial entities on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and complex development agreements. He is recognized for his collaborative style, deep understanding of market realities, and ability to negotiate and structure deals that protect client interests while advancing business objectives.

“Brad is a standout transactional lawyer whose judgment, deal-making skills and ability to anticipate and solve complex issues sets him apart,” said Xavier Gutierrez, Chair of MSR’s Transactional Department. “Clients trust him with their most sophisticated and high-value matters because he combines deep technical experience with a practical understanding of what drives commercial success. His promotion reflects the value he brings to the firm and our clients.”

MSR's Litigation Department represents Fortune 500 companies, governmental agencies, developers, homebuilders, financial institutions, title insurers, property owners and managers, retailers, media companies, manufacturers, REITs and smaller companies in a variety of matters related to business, real property, commercial, environmental, construction and insurance-related disputes.

 MSR’s Transactional Department assists clients involved in all aspects of the commercial real estate industry, including many of the world’s largest technology companies.  The Department also assists developers, owners and tenants of commercial, office, retail, mixed-use, hospitality, warehouse, data center, industrial, and residential projects of all sizes, national and regional retailers and restaurant chains, banks and other financial institutions, real estate management companies and entrepreneurs. The Department structures, negotiates and documents complex transactions throughout the United States and overseas.

Miller Starr Regalia

Miller Starr Regalia has been widely recognized as a leading real estate law firm for more than sixty-years.  For nearly all that time, our firm has written Miller & Starr, California Real Estate 4th, a 12-volume treatise on California real estate law.  We call it “the Book.”  The Book is the most-widely used and judicially-recognized real estate treatise in California and is cited by practicing attorneys and courts throughout the state.  Our firm has experience in all real property matters, including full-service litigation and dispute resolution services, transactions, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, common interest development, construction, management, title insurance, environmental law, and land use. For more information, visit www.msrlegal.com.