Atty. Philip S. Brown
Born August 2, 1955, Phil Brown is a zealous advocate for individuals and families in the New York City and greater tri-state area facing divorce, matrimonial, and family law challenges. A native son of Brooklyn, NY, Phil is like the proverbial tree that grew in Brooklyn – passionate, street-smart, with a love of the law, and a commitment to justice.
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Philip S. Brown is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at The Edelsteins, Faegenburg & Brown LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on family law. Admitted to practice in New York (1980). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1979) and Brooklyn College (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Section Vice-Chair, Family Law Committee, 1995, Brooklyn Bar Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Born August 2, 1955, Phil Brown is a zealous advocate for individuals and families in the New York City and greater tri-state area facing divorce, matrimonial, and family law challenges
- A native son of Brooklyn, NY, Phil is like the proverbial tree that grew in Brooklyn – passionate, street-smart, with a love of the law, and a commitment to justice
- Like every Edelsteins, Faegenburg and Brown attorney, Phil has that rare combination of toughness and compassion that helps people through the most difficult times they will ever face
- It is why he personally handles each case and ensures clients understand all their options and how their case is progressing
- Reported Cases • Cotton v
- Cotton, 537 NYS2d 557 (1989) • Szigyarto v
- Szigyarto, 486 NYS2d 164 (1985) • Ganin v
- Ganin, 495 NYS2d 59 (1985) • Comm. of Soc
- Serv. v
- DeGaetano, 463 NYS2d 761
- Memberships • Family Law Review, 1982 • Brooklyn Bar Association (Section Vice-Chair, Family Law Committee, 1995)
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