Atty. Don Brown
Don Brown is a Partner in the Alpharetta office of Hall Booth Smith and has spent his entire career defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation. He also serves as the Co-Chair of the Professional Malpractice & Ethics group.
Batch Claims & Class Actions & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA · 16+ Years Experience
Profile Summary
About Don Brown at a Glance
Don Brown is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on class action and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Georgia Court of Appeals, Supreme Court U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia U.S (2010). Educated at Georgia State University J.D. magna cum laude (—) and Georgia State University B.B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •DRI. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Get Legal Help from Don Brown in Atlanta
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About Don Brown
- Don Brown is a Partner in the Alpharetta office of Hall Booth Smith and has spent his entire career defending businesses and individuals in civil litigation
- He also serves as the Co-Chair of the Professional Malpractice & Ethics group
- Don specializes in defending lawyers, accountants, architects, and engineers against claims of professional negligence, as well as disciplinary matters brought by licensing authorities
- Don also specializes in representing businesses and apartment complexes in premises liability matters ranging from slip and falls to negligent security matters based upon third-party criminal attacks
- Don holds a Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from Georgia State University, where he served on the Law Review and Moot Court
- He also received a Bachelor of Business Administration from Georgia State University
- Experience Construction Don has experience representing design professionals in a wide range of pre-suit and litigated matters arising from the design and construction process
- This includes the representation of architects, engineers, and surveyors in claims associated with planning, design, and administration of projects at all levels of complexity
- General Liability Don has handled a wide range of liability matters over the years ranging from motor vehicle accident litigation to negligent construction to medical malpractice
- Premises Liability Don is actively involved in defending business owners and occupiers in premises liability actions, ranging from slip-and-falls to third-party criminal attacks
- Professional Malpractice & Ethics Don serves as the co-chair for the Professional Malpractice & Ethics service group
- His practice focuses on representing attorneys and law firms in every facet of malpractice litigation arising out of a wide variety of underlying legal matters, including real estate, bankruptcy, family law, personal injury, trusts and estates, contracts, and workers’ compensation
- Recognition •Top Lawyers , Legal Malpractice Law, GaBiz Magazine, 2026 •The Best Lawyers in America , Best Lawyers, 2026 •Awarded in: Professional Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants In the Press 27 HBS Partners Recognized as 2026 Top Lawyers by GaBiz Magazine January 29, 2026 Hall Booth Smith is pleased to announce that 27 of the firm’s partners have been recognized as 2026 “Top Lawyers” by GaBiz Magazine in its Winter issue
Practice Areas Explained
Don Brown's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Don Brown handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Class Action in Atlanta
Don Brown is one of 26,226 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Georgia →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Atlanta
Don Brown is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-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.
Looking for additional Georgia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Atlanta or all attorneys in Georgia.
Frequently Asked
Common Questions About Don Brown
Where is Don Brown's law office located?
What practice areas does Don Brown handle?
How long has Don Brown practiced law?
Where did Don Brown go to law school?
How can I contact Don Brown for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Don Brown received?
Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Don 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 Don Brown's practice in the field of class action and slip & fall.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Don Brown brings 16+ 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 class action and slip & fall, Don Brown can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Don Brown attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Search Reference
How People Find Don Brown Online
Prospective clients searching for legal help in Atlanta commonly use a combination of the attorney's name and their specific legal need. The following search terms frequently lead people to this profile and to attorneys like Don Brown.
If any of the above matches what you searched for, you've found the right profile. Use the contact options at the top of this page to get in touch with Don Brown directly.
Don Brown's Practice Areas & Specializations
Education & Law School Background
Awards & Professional Honors
Bar Admissions & Licensed Jurisdictions
Client Reviews & Ratings — Don Brown
No reviews yet.