Will Thompson and Bruce Dorfman

Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC

Since co-founding Thompson | Dorfman Partners, LLC, Urban Residential Development in Mill Valley in 1999, Will Thompson and Bruce Dorfman have dedicated their careers to addressing one of California’s most pressing challenges: the need for more housing. Through decades of persistence, innovation, and expertise, they have created opportunities for housing development throughout Marin County and across the state, navigating complex regulatory environments and evolving market conditions to bring needed homes to communities.

Thompson | Dorfman Partners is a real estate development and investment firm with deep roots in California’s housing industry. For more than 35 years, Thompson | Dorfman Partners has built a reputation for quality, integrity, and results, focusing on multifamily residential communities, urban infill developments, and mixed-use projects in high-growth markets throughout the state.

Over the course of their careers, the firm’s principals have developed more than 17,000 multifamily homes in more than 75 apartment and condominium communities. In addition to development, Thompson | Dorfman provides advisory, management, and investment expertise to corporate landowners, financial institutions, and other organizations seeking innovative solutions to complex real estate challenges.

Recognizing the growing need for workforce housing, the firm also established the nonprofit Education Housing Partners, Inc., which provides development services to school districts and public agencies working to create housing for educators and other essential employees. This initiative reflects Thompson | Dorfman Partners’ commitment to ensuring that communities can attract and retain the workforce needed to thrive.

By identifying overlooked opportunities, solving complex development issues, and embracing innovative housing solutions, Thompson | Dorfman Partners continues to make a meaningful impact throughout Marin County and beyond. Its work not only delivers high-quality housing and strong returns for investors, but also creates vibrant, sustainable communities for future generations.

Thompson | Dorfman Partners is recognized as Bank of Marin’s 2026 Spirit of Marin Large Business of the Year for its longstanding leadership in housing development, commitment to community-building, and significant contributions to addressing California’s housing needs.