Robert E. Brown

What Makes Attorney Robert E. Brown Uniquely Qualified To Defend You?

Mr. Robert Brown founded the Law Offices of Robert E. Brown, PC in 2006. Since then, he has represented thousands of clients – and with a very high case success rate. Mr. Brown is a full-service personal injury and civil attorney. Before opening his own firm, Mr. Brown worked as a lawyer for the international firm of Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, and the renowned firm of Slotnick, Shapiro & Crocker — a leading matrimonial boutique. Prior to his law career, Mr. Brown was a member of the New York City Police Department. He retired as a Captain from the 5th Precinct, located in Chinatown.
Because of his extensive experience in both federal and state courts and as an expert in police procedures, Mr. Brown has appeared as a legal analyst on CNN and Tru TV and has been a guest lecturer at Cardozo Law School. Mr. Brown is also an Adjunct Professor at Boston University, where he teaches a distance learning course in Real Estate Law.
Mr. Brown is a lifetime member of both the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, which is recognized as one of the most prestigious group of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million-dollar verdicts, awards, and settlements. Far less than 1% of all U.S. lawyers are members.
The Law Offices of Robert E. Brown, PC has won the Law Firm 500 Award for being one of the fastest-growing law firms in the entire United States for the past three consecutive years.
Robert Brown is proud to be a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100. This prestigious organization is comprised of the premier trial lawyers in the country. Members are selected through a rigorous multi-phase process which includes peer nominations combined with extensive third-party research. Only those who demonstrate exceptional leadership, influence, and stature, and have established a stellar reputation along with a public profile, are granted the invitation to join this exclusive group.
Mr. Brown is proud to have a perfect 10.0 Avvo ‘Superb’ rating. Avvo is one of the most prominent, well-regarded online legal services marketplace. Its respected lawyer rating system uses a complex algorithm to make a snapshot assessment of a lawyer’s background. There is no bias in the Avvo rating system, and higher ratings cannot be bought by attorneys.
Mr. Brown is sought out by major media outlets and law schools for his legal insight and commentary on notable and high-profile cases. Mr. Brown has been featured on CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, ABC, PIX11, and FOX, and in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, New York Post, New York Daily News, DNA Info, Buzzfeed, and the New York Law Journal. Mr. Brown is also a guest lecturer at Michigan Law School, Brooklyn Law School, Cardozo Law School, and St. John’s School of Law.
Early beginnings in law enforcement…
As a Captain, Mr. Brown was the Executive Officer of the Fifth Precinct, located in Chinatown. He supervised over two-hundred members of the Police Department including lieutenants, sergeants, detectives, and police officers. Mr. Brown created the innovative Premise Inspection Program using various laws and ordinances to combat illegal Asian Gang activities. He targeted gambling and prostitution operations in Chinatown and closed down several such locations.
As a Lieutenant, Mr. Brown was the Commanding Officer and Chief Investigator of the NYPD’s Special Prosecutor’s Office. As such, he conducted administrative interrogations (GO-15’s) of police personnel accused of high-profile corruption and serious misconduct. Mr. Brown also conducted a Department-wide review of all open criminal cases against members of the NYPD and made recommendations regarding strategy and penalties.
While a member of the NYPD, Mr. Brown targeted criminal enterprises and supervised joint operations with city, state, and federal agencies. He was assigned as an investigator to the Drug Enforcement Administration and Queens Narcotics District.

Years Of Experience:

• Over 23 Years

Education:

• St. John’s University, Jamaica – Bachelor of Science (1985)
• St. John’s University School Of Law, Jamaica – Juris Doctor

License:

• NY (2001 – 12/02/2018)
• NJ (2000 – 05/22/2018)

Work Experience:

• Managing Partner – Robert E. Brown, PC (2006 – Present)
• Assistant General Counsel – Ecko Unlimited (2005 – 2005)
• Associate – Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson, LLP (1999 – 2005)
• Captain – NYPD (1985 – 2000)

Awards:

• Top 100 Trial Lawyers – National Trial Lawyers Association (2014)
• Judge Advocate General/Captain – New York Guard (2011 – 2014)
• CLARO Steering Committee Member – Richmond County Bar Association (2011 – 2014)
• Volunteer Attorney – Richmond County Bar Association (2008 – 2014)
• Criminal Referral Panel – Richmond County Bar Association (2010 – 2014)
• Pro Bono Recognition Award – Fried Frank (2000 – 2004)
• Highest Grade in Alternative Dispute Resolution – CALI Award (2000)
• Highest grade in Race and Gender in the Law class – CALI Award (2000)
• Highest Grade in Criminal Trial Practice css – CALI Award (2000)
• Best Advocate – James F. Neihoff Civil Trial Advocacy Competition (2000)
• Runner Up – Frank J. Rogers Mock Criminal Trial Competition (1999)
• Semi-Finalist – Edward J. Hart Civil Trial Advocacy Competition (1999)
• Finalist – Charles M. Sparacio Mock Criminal Trial Competition (1998)

Associations:

• Staten Island Legal Services – Steering Committee Member (2011 – Present)
• Lin Sing Association – Counsel to Chinese Community Association (2006 – Present)
• Richmond County Bar Association – Member (2006 – Present)
• Richmond County Bar Association, Volunteer Lawyers Program – Volunteer Attorney (2018 – 2014)
• Richmond County Bar Association – CLARO Steering Committee Member (2011 – 2014)
• New York State Bar Association – Member (2000 – Present)
• New York Guard – JAG (2011 – 2014)
• Richmond County Bar Association – Criminal Referral Panel (2010 – 2014)
• Student Bar Association, St. John’s Law School – Representative (1998 – 2000)
• Criminal Law Institute – Director of Trials (1998 – 2000)
• St. John’s Law Review – Senior Staff Member (1998 – 2000)
• National Criminal Justice Honor Society – Member (1983 – 1985)
• Criminal Justice Association – Member (1983 – 1985)

Speaking Engagements:

• Biannual CLE for Military Lawyers – Foreclosure Defense (2012)
• Police Policy – Police procedures and culture (2011)
• Foreclosure Defense for Homeowners – Foreclosure Defense (2011)
• RICHMOND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION CLE – “Practical Aspects for Volunteer Attorneys at Foreclosure Settlement Conferences.” (2010)
• BEST DEFENSE – TruTV (Court TV) (2009)
• COURTSIDE – TruTV (Court TV) (2008)
• CNN TALKBACK LIVE – Jury Nullification (2002)
• BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO SCHOOL OF LAW – Drug Law Reform (2000)

Publications:

• New York Law Journal – Panel Finds Bank Failed to Prove It Sent Default Notice (2014)
• El Paso Times – The National Trial Lawyers Announces Robert E. Brown as One of Its Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2014)
• Miami Herald – The National Trial Lawyers Announces Robert E. Brown as One of Its Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2014)
• Boston Globe – The National Trial Lawyers Announces Robert E. Brown as One of Its Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2014)
• New York Daily News – Woman claims NYPD cops made up story she was reselling iPhones (2014)
• NY Daily News – Cop cleared Queens massage parlor gun threat (2014)
• New York Times – Regan case (2011)
• CNN – Squatter Nation: 5 years with no mortgage payment (2011)
• AARP Bulletin – Living in Limbo (2011)
• CBS Evening News – Foreclosure Crisis (2011)
• CBS Evening News – What happens when you stop paying your mortgage? (2011)
• Staten Island Advance – Was last year’s drop in Staten Island foreclosures just the calm before the storm? (2011)
• Justia – People v Klapper (2010)
• Primerus – Expectations of Privacy In E-Mail Communications (2010)
• New York Law Journal – People v Klapper (2010)
• DNAinfo – Victor Fong Not Guilty of Murder in Chinatown Stabbing (2010)
• NY Post – Victor Fong Not Guilty (2010)
• NY Daily News – Victor Fong Not Guilty (2010)
• World Journal – Victor Fong Not Guilty (2010)
• Sing Tao – Victor Fong Not Guilty (2010)
• NY Post – Slay acquittal for brawl teen (2010)
• Staten Island Advance – Homeowners are getting hit a second time (2009)
• Staten Island Advance – New legal arsenal to battle bad loans (2008)
• Staten Island Advance – Donovan case (2008)
• New York State Bar Association Criminal Justice Journal (Vol. 7 No. 1) – Case Note People v. Mike (1999)

Legal Cases:

• Reid v. City of New York (Settled)
• Murder (The jury found our client Not Guilty on all charges)
• Murder (Dismissed)
• CPCS 3 Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell (Disorderly Conduct)
• CPCS 3 Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell (Disorderly Conduct)
• CPCS 3 Possession of Drugs with Intent to Sell (Dismissed)
• Foreclosure (Dismissed)
• Foreclosure (Dismissed)
• Federal Conspiracy (Dismissed)
• Robbery 2 (Dismissed)
• Robbery (Dismissed)
• Computer Trespass (Dismissed)
• Kidnapping (Dismissed)
• Fugitive Justice Warrant Unpaidm Casino Marker from Las Vegas (Dismissed)
• Shoplifting (Dismissed)
• Promoting Prostitution (Dismissed)
• Unlawful Eviction (Dismissed)
• Sale of Untaxed Cigarettes (Dismissed)
• Unlicensed General Vendor (Dismissed)
• New York State Sales Tax Fraud (No charges)
• Burglary (Disorderly Conduct)
• Aggravated DWI blood alcohol of .194 (Violation)
• DWI (Violation)
• Shoplifting (Dismissed)
• Assault 3 (Dismissed)
• Aggravated Unlicensed Operator/Suspended License (Dismissed)