Atty. Henry Otis Brown

Atty. Henry Otis Brown

Henry Otis Brown is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense law, real estate law. Henry received a M.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 1987, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Petersburg Petersburg 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Henry Otis Brown at a glance

Henry Otis Brown is a personal injury, criminal defense, and real estate attorney based in Petersburg, Virginia. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1980). Educated at Central Michigan University (M.S. Virginia, 1987) and North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1975). Serands clients in Petersburg, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Henry Otis Brown is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, criminal defense law, real estate law
  • Henry received a M.S. degree from Central Michigan University in 1987, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Henry practices in Petersburg, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Henry Otis Brown's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Henry Otis Brown is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Henry Otis Brown is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Henry Otis Brown is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Petersburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Henry Otis Brown

Where is Henry Otis Brown's law office located?
Henry Otis Brown's law practice is located in Petersburg, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Henry Otis Brown handle?
Henry Otis Brown focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Henry Otis Brown practiced law?
Henry Otis Brown has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Henry Otis Brown go to law school?
Henry Otis Brown earned their education at (M.S. Virginia, 1987); (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact Henry Otis Brown for a consultation?
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Education

M.S. Virginia
Central Michigan University
- 1987
J.D.
North Carolina Central University
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1980

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