Atty. Charles Gerard Brown

Atty. Charles Gerard Brown

Mr. Charles Gerard Brown is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, estate/succession planning, probate administration and 1 other area of law.

DeKalb DeKalb 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Charles Gerard Brown at a glance

Charles Gerard Brown is a Member based in DeKalb, Illinois, practicing at Brown Law Group. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1976), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1980), and U.S. Supreme Court (2006). Educated at Loyola University (J.D., 1976) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DeKalb County, Kane County (Estate and Probate Committee), Illinois State (Member, Trust and Estates Section Estate Planning Committee) and American Bar Associations DeKalb County Estate Planning Council American Agricultural Law Association. Serands clients in DeKalb, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Charles Gerard Brown is a lawyer practicing real estate transactions, estate/succession planning, probate administration and 1 other area of law
  • Charles Gerard received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Charles Gerard practices at Brown Law Group in DeKalb, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Charles Gerard Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles Gerard Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Probate

Charles Gerard Brown is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Charles Gerard Brown is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Charles Gerard Brown is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Agricultural Law

Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.

Charles Gerard Brown is one of 4,793 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in DeKalb are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Charles Gerard Brown

Where is Charles Gerard Brown's law office located?
Charles Gerard Brown's law practice is located in DeKalb, Illinois. The firm is Brown Law Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Charles Gerard Brown handle?
Charles Gerard Brown focuses on probate, estate planning, real estate, agriculture. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Charles Gerard Brown practiced law?
Charles Gerard Brown has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Charles Gerard Brown go to law school?
Charles Gerard Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1973).
How can I contact Charles Gerard Brown for a consultation?
You can contact Charles Gerard Brown directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Charles Gerard Brown received?
Charles Gerard Brown's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Loyola University
- 1976
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1973

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1976
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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