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Thomas Avery Brown

Also known as Tom Brown

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Practice Areas

60% Litigation
42 years
15% Business
40 years
15% Real Estate
40 years
10% General Practice
40 years

Contact Information

Brown Lewis Janhunen & Spencer

101 South Main Street

Post Office Box 111

Montesano, WA 98563

360-249-4800
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Brown Lewis Janhunen & Spencer, A Professional Service Corporation

101 East Market Street, Suite 501

Post Office Box 1806

Aberdeen, WA 98520

360-532-1960
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My name is Tom Brown. I have consistently received the highest possible professional rating (A-V) from Martindale-Hubbell, the most well-known attorney... more

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Client Reviews	Average Client Rating Former client? Write a review 2 reviews “Client Review” Posted by: a Car Accident client, over 3 years ago. Client Review: After dealing with several other attorneys who were unreliable and slow at responding to my requests and the other parties request...Attorney Tom... more Flag “Client Review” Posted by: a Libel client, over 3 years ago. Flag
Peer Endorsements	Endorsements 2 endorsements Lawyers: Endorse this lawyer I endorse this lawyer. Tom is on my short list of attorneys that I would hire to represent me if I needed one. His work is of the highest caliber.... more Endorsement from lawyer: David Hatch , Montesano (WA), 5 months ago I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom does both plaintiff and defense personal injury work so knows how each side works. He has a strong presence in... more Endorsement from lawyer: Avelin Tacon , Olympia (WA), Almost 3 years ago

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I endorse this lawyer. Tom is on my short list of attorneys that I would hire to represent me if I needed one. His work is of the highest caliber.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Hatch , Montesano (WA), 5 months ago

I endorse this lawyer's work. Tom does both plaintiff and defense personal injury work so knows how each side works. He has a strong presence in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Avelin Tacon , Olympia (WA), Almost 3 years ago

Résumé

License

42 years since Thomas Avery Brown was first licensed to practice law.

State	License status	Year acquired	Last updated by Avvo
Washington	Active	1972	05/19/2012

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position	Duration
Partner at Brown Lewis Janhunen & Spencer	1980–present
City Prosecutor (part-time) at City of Ocean Shores	1976–1988

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Education

School	Major	Degree	Graduated
Creighton University School of Law	Law (President - Student Bar Association)	JD - Juris Doctor	1970
Creighton University	Political Science History

Awards

Award Name	Granting Organization	Date
Certificate of Recognition	YMCA HIGH SCHOOL MOCK TRIAL PROGRAM	2011
2010 Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation	Washington State Bar Association	2011

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Associations

Position	Association Name	Duration
Committee Chair	Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid Oversight Committee	2011-present
Member - appointed by Washington State Bar Association	Washington State Office of Civil Legal Aid - Oversight Committee	2005-present

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Portfolio

Cases

Hodgson v McDonald's

Outcome: Judge awards $378,543.30.

Oliveira v Boora

Outcome: Judge ruled for our clients and awarded our clients atty fees and costs totalling $32,664.34

Dilley v. Rollins & SBR Partnership

Outcome: Jury Verdict Gross: $901,000, Net $423,000

Publications

Article	Publication	Date
De minimis..."New year Meanderings"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2012
De Minimis..."Let's Get rid Of The Bad Lawyers!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2012

De Minimis..."A Fresh Look At Government Money"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2012
De Minimis..."Where There's a Will, There's a Lawyer."	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."I can't Believe It...I've Been Sued"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."Your Required Summer Legal Reading (and movie watching)"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."Are Lawyers Neanderthals?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."What About The Court Reporters?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."Can you sue God?...Canada?...an Indian Tribe?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."A Guest Columnist brings Us Up To Date On The McDonald's 'hot coffee' Case"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De minimis..."Could You Go To Jail For Honking Your Car Horn?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis... "In Loco Parentis"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis...What About Our Criminal Justice System?	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."Neither a Renter Nor a Landlord Be?	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2011
De Minimis..."Don't Slander Me!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."You're Fired!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."Sorry, You're Too Late!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."LAWS, LAWS EVERYWHERE...AND NO RELIEF IN SIGHT!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326	2010
De Minimis..."Who Cares About The Supreme Court?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."Just Don't Bring Your Lawyer To The Clubhouse"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."July 4, 2010"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326	2010
De Minimis..."Your Government Can Do No Wrong!!! REALLY?	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."Remember, It's Your Government!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."Security? What's That?	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."I Went To Court This Morning"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..." 'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS (Legal Version)	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2010
De Minimis..."Honey, Let's Drive Over To The County Courthouse!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Bankruptcy -- Stigma or Salvation?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Your Home is Your Castle...Really?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."What in the World is Legal Aid and Why Should I Care?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis... "Are You Sick of Hearing About Symbols?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Anatomy of a Lawsuit"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."A Blind Date With a Lawyer...EEK!"	Seniors Sunset Times - (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Malpractice: hello, Doctor! hello, Lawyer! hello, Teacher!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."May I Have a Word With You?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Why Do I Have To Serve On a Jury?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2009
De Minimis..."Do-It-Yourself Law"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."Let's Talk Insurance...Again!"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."Who Do You Trust?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."The Law As Art"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."What's a Tort?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."Hey, I've got a Power of Attorney"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."Basic Real Estate Documents 101"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."Do you need a Will?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74, Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008
De Minimis..."What's Under The Hood Of Your Car Insurance?"	Seniors Sunset Times (P.O. Box 74 Clallam Bay, WA 98326)	2008

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Thomas Avery Brown

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