Atty. Michael Jay Brown

Atty. Michael Jay Brown

Michael Jay Brown is a lawyer practicing licensing & technology, retail & manufacturing, business/ commercial and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Seattle Seattle 47 Years Experience 47 year

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About Michael Jay Brown at a glance

Michael Jay Brown is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Washington (1979) and New York (2020). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 1979) and Harvard University (A.B., 1976). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Jay Brown is a lawyer practicing licensing & technology, retail & manufacturing, business/ commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Michael practices at Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Jay Brown's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael Jay Brown is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Jay Brown

Where is Michael Jay Brown's law office located?
Michael Jay Brown's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Ryan Swanson & Cleveland PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Jay Brown handle?
Michael Jay Brown focuses on business, ip, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael Jay Brown practiced law?
Michael Jay Brown has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Michael Jay Brown go to law school?
Michael Jay Brown earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (A.B., 1976).
How can I contact Michael Jay Brown for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 1979
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1979
New York
Admitted: 2020

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