Atty. Stephen J. Brown
Stephen J. Brown is a partner of the Firm and a member of the Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Guardianship and Corporate practice groups.
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Stephen J. Brown is a Partner based in White Plains, New York, practicing at Bleakley Platt & Schmidt LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2004) and New York U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Distr (2005). Educated at Pace Law School (J.D., 2004) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 1999). Serands clients in White Plains, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stephen J. Brown is a partner of the Firm and a member of the Litigation, Trusts and Estates, Guardianship and Corporate practice groups
- Stephen has been practicing law for nearly 20-years and brings a wealth of experience and unique perspective to each matter he handles
- He is known to be an aggressive advocate and has a proven track record of successfully representing clients in high-stakes and complex disputes before both State and Federal Courts
- His expertise covers a broad range of areas, including commercial litigation, route distributor matters, MHL Article 81 guardianships, trust and estate litigation, contract disputes, real estate litigation, and employment matters
- Stephen has a keen understanding of the legal system and a deep commitment to providing exceptional client service
- He is well-versed in the intricacies of Article 81 guardianship proceedings and has helped numerous clients navigate this complex area of law
- He has handled complex civil and commercial litigation, corporate, and trust and estate matters for clients before State and Federal trial courts in New York and Connecticut and he has handled numerous arbitrations
- Stephen serves as court-appointed guardian on matters before the Westchester County Surrogate’s Court and Westchester County Supreme Court, including on trust accountings, Mental Hygiene Article 81, kinship and guardian ad litem proceedings
- Stephen is an active member of the Part 36 Fiduciary Appointment list and is regularly appointed by Judges throughout the Westchester area in Article 81 proceedings
- Stephen also devotes a considerable amount of his practice to the representation of route owners or distributors in connection with contract negotiations, disputes and issues relating to their routes and rights and obligations under State and Federal law
- Prior to his legal career, he worked for Deloitte & Touche, LLP, as an actuarial risk management and insurance consultant
- Professional Recognition and Community Involvement •Andrus Foundation - Advisory Council Member •Super Lawyers and New York Metro Rising Star List 2014 - present •The Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick of Westchester County •Pace Law School Alumni Association Board of Directors, President (2012 - 2017) •Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Coach for CYO Basketball •Eagle Scout Award Recipient (1995)
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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 White Plains 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 andnue, 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.
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