Atty. Daniel Gerard Brown
Daniel Gerard Brown is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, trust and estate litigation, tax planning and taxpayer representation and 8 other areas of law. Daniel received a degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Estate Planning And Administration & More Attorney · Serving San Mateo, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Daniel Gerard Brown at a Glance
Daniel Gerard Brown is a trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business attorney based in San Mateo, California. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Tax Court U.S. District Court Northern District of California U.S. District Court Ea (1983). Educated at Boston University (LL.M. Santa, 1984) and California State University, Fullerton (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Mateo County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serves clients in San Mateo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Gerard Brown
- Daniel Gerard Brown is a lawyer practicing estate planning and administration, trust and estate litigation, tax planning and taxpayer representation and 8 other areas of law
- Daniel received a degree from California State University, Fullerton in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Daniel practices in San Mateo, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel Gerard Brown's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Gerard Brown handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Mateo.
Trusts in San Mateo
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Probate in San Mateo
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Estate Planning & Probate in San Mateo
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in San Mateo
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Daniel Gerard Brown is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in San Mateo
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in San Mateo
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Mateo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
San Mateo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Mateo-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in San Mateo Choose Daniel Gerard Brown
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Gerard Brown's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel Gerard Brown brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, Daniel Gerard Brown can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in San Mateo
A San Mateo-based practice means Daniel Gerard Brown attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Daniel Gerard Brown Handles in San Mateo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Daniel Gerard Brown has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Daniel Gerard Brown directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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