Philip Y. "Phil" Brown

Philip Y. "Phil" Brown


Brown Counsel

Recognized since 2013

Boston, Massachusetts

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Commercial Litigation

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Appellate Practice
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A seasoned litigator and certified mediator, Phil Brown handles complex disputes—in business, trade secret, employment, zoning, security and appellate cases—with creative and effective strategies that have won him the respect of other attorneys and the appreciation of his wide-ranging clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Since his career began over 20 years ago at the internationally recognized law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Phil's skills have helped him achieve success in high-stakes cases in trial and appellate courts and before state boards and state/federal agencies. Whatever situation is presented, Phil keenly analyzes problems and devises creative yet practical solutions that work to resolve complicated legal issues. His lengthy track record of success testifies to those skills. He is also adept at evaluating potential cases for clients, monitoring and evaluating current cases handled by other counsel and acting as a consultant for clients in ongoing negotiations and litigation.

Contact & Links
Location
  • ONE Marina Park Drive, 1410
    Boston, MA 02110
Languages
  • English
Education
  • Northeastern University, J.D., graduated 1988
  • New York University, MA, graduated 1985
  • Haverford College, BA, graduated 1983
Bar Admissions
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association
Affiliations
  • Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission ("PERAC") - Chairman

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Appellate Practice
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Appellate Practice, Boston (2023)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Appellate Practice
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
Special Focus:
  • Appellate
  • Business
  • Corporate
Awards:
  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2013 in the fields of Appellate and Commercial Litigation
  • AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, highest rating given to attorneys
  • Selected as a Massachusetts Super Lawyer each year since its inception, an honor that recognizes him as a leader in the legal community.
  • Listed in Super Lawyers National Edition Corporate Counsel.
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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