About Philip
Biography
Philip Brown is an accomplished attorney focusing on business litigation, trials, appeals, and mediations. He advises clients on financial industry disputes, real estate matters, employment issues, and contract preparation to reduce business risks. With a practice spanning diverse industries, Phil has represented clients before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court and the First Circuit Court of Appeals. His clients, ranging from executives to entrepreneurs, value his professional, fair, and creative approach to resolving complex legal challenges.
Phil’s dedication extends beyond his legal practice to significant community service. He has chaired a Massachusetts legislative commission on public employee retirement systems and served as Chairman of the Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Administration Commission (PERAC), overseeing 104 public pension systems. He is also active on the Tufts Medical Center Board of Governors and the Boston Bar Association. Phil’s career began at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, followed by leadership roles at Adler Pollock & Sheehan and Rackemann Sawyer & Brewster. Now leading Brown Counsel, he continues to deliver exceptional legal representation, earning a reputation for integrity, trustworthiness, and high-caliber results.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
38 years
38 years
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Utah for 1 year
State: Utah
Acquired: 2025
No misconduct found
Licensed in Massachusetts for 37 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Brown Counsel
Fax
101 Federal Street, Suite 1900, Boston, MA, 02110
browncounsel.com/phil-brownOnline Presence
Other places you can find Philip online.
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Posted by Mark | September 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Excellent Results
Brown Counsel is an extremely proficient law firm for any issue you may find yourself in. I worked with Phil on an employment matter which he resolved in a fair negotiated deal. Phil and Amelia are both great lawyers and make the difficult process of requiring counsel a bit easier. For one they a...
Philip Y Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Attorney Brown through the Boston Bar Association. Phil is a very experienced and honest lawyer. He goes out of his way to be helpful and is very thorough in his approach. I endorse Attorney Brown without reservation."
"I know Phil through the Boston Bar Association. He is thoughtful, smart, and personable. Phil is an excellent colleague and generous mentor to newer attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."
"I worked with Phil as a summer associate at Adler, Pollock & Sheehan. He gave me the wonderful opportunity to help him work on a law review article. The experience helped me hone my research and writing skills, as well as introduced me to a whole new area of the law. Phil is committed to mentoring and helping young attorneys such as myself. Any client who hires him for his services is in amazing hands!"
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
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2019
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2018
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2017
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2016
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2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2011
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2010
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010
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2009
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2009
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2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Massachusetts Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
N/A
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Principal, Brown Counsel
2014 - 2015
Director, Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster
2000 - 2014
Shareholder, Adler Pollock & Sheehan, PC
1996 - 2000
Partner, McCabe Brown & Davis
1995 - 1996
Associate, Cuddy Bixby
1994 - 1995
Partner, Grant Schwartz & Brown
1992 - 1994
Associate, Finnegan & Stanzler, P.C.
1988 - 1992
Associate, Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom
Associations
2014 - Present
Public Employee Retirement Administration CommissionChairman
Vice Chair
Chairman
Member
2013 - 2014
Public Employee Retirement Administration CommissionCommissioner
Sample of Legal Cases
Established the elements for a case under M.G.L. c. 110A, sec. 410
Education
N/A
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
MA - Masters
Languages
English