Atty. William J. Brown
Mr. Brown's practice focuses in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, personal injury, products liability, workers compensation, and civil rights.
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William J. Brown is a Member based in Cleveland, Tennessee, practicing at William J. Brown & Associates. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and family law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1977) and U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee (1978). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1977) and Tennessee Technological University (B.S. Political, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Cleveland, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Brown's practice focuses in the areas of civil litigation, domestic relations, personal injury, products liability, workers compensation, and civil rights
- Over the past 30 years of Mr. Brown's legal career he has tried and won hundreds of cases ranging from simple contract disputes to civil rights actions before the Supreme Court of the United States
- Mr. Brown was born in Cleveland, Tennessee
- He obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Tennessee Technological University and his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville
- During his time as an undergraduate at Tennessee Tech University, Mr. Brown simultaneously joined the United States Army Reserves and was commissioned at a 2nd Lieutenant
- He went on to receive the rank of Captain and commanded three cavalry troops for the United States National Guard 278th Armored Cavalry Unit
- Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Brown spent 10 years as an Assistant District Attorney handling cases from simple assault to capital murder
- He has since gone on to distinguish himself as one of the premier attorneys in southeast Tennessee, most notably arguing and winning the landmark ADA civil rights case of Tennessee v
- Lane before the Supreme Court of the United States
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J. Brown handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William J. Brown is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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