About 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. 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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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury
  • Family Law
  • Other 1
    • Criminal Defense

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Tennessee
    1978, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Tennessee
    1991, U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Tennessee
    Class of 1977
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Tennessee Technological University
    Class of 1974
    B.S.
    Political Science

    Tennessee Technological University
    Class of 1974
    B.S.
    cum laude
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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    William J. Brown was admitted in 1977 to the State of Tennessee.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    William J. Brown is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, William J. Brown has a 4.3 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    William J. Brown & Associates has 2 attorneys at this location.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    William J. Brown attended University of Tennessee.