Atty. Peter Brown
Peter Brown is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, information technology and transactions, digital media content and 6 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years.
Digital Media Content & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 52+ Years Experience
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About Peter Brown at a Glance
Peter Brown is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Peter Brown & Associates PLLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on business, ip, m&a, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York (1974) and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci (1974). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1972) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Former Chairman, Committee on Computers and the Law) Westchester County, New York State, American (Former Co-Chairman, Computer Litigation Committee, 1995-1998) and International Bar Associations Computer Law Association (Director, The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Brown
- Peter Brown is a lawyer practicing ip litigation, information technology and transactions, digital media content and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1968, and has been licensed for 52 years
- Peter practices at Peter Brown & Associates PLLC in New York, NY
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Peter Brown's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Brown handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental Law in New York
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Peter 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 Peter Brown's practice in the field of business, ip, m&a, litigation, and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Brown brings 52+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York and U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Ci, Peter Brown can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and m&a, Peter Brown can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Peter Brown attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Peter Brown Handles in New York
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