Atty. Matthew S. Brown

Atty. Matthew S. Brown

Matthew Brown, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2008 and concentrates his practice on insurance coverage, business litigation, securities and intellectual property. Matt represents clients in court (including hearings seeking injunctive relief), arbitration, mediation and various regulatory and administrative proceedings.

Columbus Columbus 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew S. Brown at a glance

Matthew S. Brown is an Attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Ohio (2004), Michigan (2005), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (2005). Educated at University of Toledo, College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Bowling Green State University (B.A., 1994). Active member of Columbus and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Brown, Partner and Chair of the Litigation Practice Group, joined Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP in 2008 and concentrates his practice on insurance coverage, business litigation, securities and intellectual property
  • Matt represents clients in court (including hearings seeking injunctive relief), arbitration, mediation and various regulatory and administrative proceedings
  • He has successfully argued cases in the United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals, numerous Federal District Courts throughout the United States, various Ohio Appellate Courts and trial courts throughout Ohio.Formerly employed by one of Ohio’s largest property and casualty insurers, Matt has extensive knowledge of the insurance industry and the impact of coverage
  • His broad insurance coverage experience ranges from property and casualty, errors and omission, directors and officers, and commercial general liability
  • His experience has enabled him to become a Certified Specialist in Insurance Coverage Law through the Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA)
  • He is licensed to practice in Ohio, Michigan, and the United States District Courts for the Southern District of Ohio, Northern District of Ohio, Western District of Michigan and Eastern District of Michigan

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew S. Brown's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Matthew S. Brown is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew S. Brown

Where is Matthew S. Brown's law office located?
Matthew S. Brown's law practice is located in Columbus, Ohio. The firm is Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew S. Brown handle?
Matthew S. Brown focuses on business, securities, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Matthew S. Brown practiced law?
Matthew S. Brown has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Matthew S. Brown go to law school?
Matthew S. Brown earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Matthew S. Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Toledo, College of Law
- 2004
B.A.
Bowling Green State University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 2004
Michigan
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio
Admitted: 2005

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