Eric Robert Brown

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Eric Robert Brown

4.8
Rating: 5.1

Licensed for 32 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Watertown, CT
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Entertainment

P.O. Box 615, Watertown, CT

About Eric

Biography

Experience & results matter. 25+ years of experience handling workplace law and business litigation.

You're trying to earn a living. Let an experienced attorney handle your workplace legal issues.

Litigation should be a last resort. But when it is time to go to court, it is time to win.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 50%

When work is such an important part of every person's life, it is my mission to ensure fairness and justice in the workplace for both employers and employees.

29 years

50%
Entertainment 25%

Counsel to college athletes seeking to enhance brand recognition and improve revenue streams under NIL rules and regulations. NIL-Lawyer.com.

5 years

25%
Litigation 25%

My goal is to help businesses through the litigation process to find an economical solution that fits the needs of the business.

32 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-750 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2022 2015
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Connecticut for 32 years

State: Connecticut

Acquired: 1993

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

Location

Eric R Brown

P.O. Box 615, Watertown, CT, 06795

thelaborlawyer.com/

Online Presence

Other places you can find Eric online.

Eric Robert Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

25 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law

Eric Brown is the BEST attorney I have ever interacted with. He will get you the results you deserve.

I cannot recommend Mr. Brown enough. I was in a dark place, fighting an uphill battle against the Department of Labor. I had called so many attorneys and none had cared or wanted to take my case. I had honestly given up and was resigned to paying monumental fees unjustly levied against me. Then I saw... an article that mentioned Mr. Brown and that he had helped people who had also been wrongly targeted and faced massive fines and repayment demands. I called Mr. Brown the day I saw his name in that article and his assistant got back to me in minutes. I think I had an initial consultation booked within the hour, and when Mr. Brown realized he did not need the whole hour for the consultation, he got to work on my case immediately and didn't even charge me extra beyond the initial consultation fee. When he did start billing me, his rates were extremely fair, and he discussed everything with me and answered all my questions. He answered his phone whenever I called or texted; even at 9 PM on the 4th of July, he answered my text right away when I was panicked about an upcoming hearing. Most importantly, he got results. The moment Mr. Brown got to work on my case, all collection efforts from the Department of Labor were halted. I had been trying for months to get answers from the Department of Labor; he did it in minutes and drafted a contract between the Department of Labor and myself to protect me. During my hearing, he stood up for me, asked the right questions, and made my issues known to the adjudicator. I am a law student myself; I know a lot of attorneys, and I know a lot of future attorneys. I can see this confidently: Mr. Brown is what every future lawyer or current lawyer should aspire to be. He is respectful; he is committed to his clients; he is responsive; he is fair, and he will fight for you. Most importantly, he is so skilled and good at what he does; that he will get results for you. Do yourself a favor and call him the moment you can; you will not be disappointed.

Eric Brown

Replied last July 21, 2022

Thank you Mr. K. It was my pleasure to help you. The DOL got it wrong and I am glad I could help make it right.

Posted by Joshua | July 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent labor attorney

I engaged Eric for an internal investigation. He is an outstanding attorney, practical and efficient. I highly recommend

Eric Brown

Replied last July 20, 2022

Thank you Joshua for your humbling review. It is always a pleasure to work with you.

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Eric Robert Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Candace Fay

Employment and labor lawyer | Feb 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Brown is diligent, smart, creative and thoughtful. He is a tireless advocate and consistently achieves terrific results for his clients. He was a pleasure to work with."

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Brig Smith

Employment and labor lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Even as opposing counsel to me on many matters, Attorney Brown never failed to demonstrate the highest degree of integrity. His integrity is matched only by his competence. He is one of the most creative and tenacious lawyers I have ever known."

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Marshall Segar

Employment and labor lawyer

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Candace Fay

Litigation lawyer

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Maureen Driscoll

Workers compensation lawyer

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Brig Smith

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  5.1 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Conditions issued in CT, 2024

updated on 05/03/2024

A condition is a disciplinary order from the Statewide Grievance Committee that an attorney fulfill a condition within a certain time frame. If the attorney does not fulfill a condition in a timely manner, the Superior Court may also impose any condition necessary to protect the public.

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Eric R. Brown

1997 - 2015

General Counsel, American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees

1993 - 2014

Of Counsel, Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, P.C.

Associations

2016 - Present

Northeast Baseball Association

Manager

2014 - Present

Hartford County Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Connecticut Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1993 - Present

Waterbury Bar Association

Member

Waterbury Chamber of Commerce

Member

2000 - 2001

Watertown Board of Education

Chairman

1993 - 1998

Central Connecticut Baseball Umpires Association

President

Sample of Legal Cases

Stratford v. AFSCME Council 15, Local 407, 315 Conn. 409 (2014)

Reversal and reinstatement

Jamilik v. Yale University, 362 Fed.Appx. 148 (2d. Cir. 2009)

Reversed and remanded

Town of South Windsor v. South Windsor Police Union, Local 1480, 255 Conn. 800 (2001)

Reversal and reinstatement

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Education

1993

University of Connecticut School of Law

JD

1990

Fairfield University

B.S.

Publications

2016

Waterbury Republican-American States Trying to Close Gender-Pay Gap

2016

Waterbury Republican-American Vegan? No Doughnut for You

2016

2016

2016

2016

Waterbury Republican-American Even World Champions Suffer Discrimination

2015

Waterbury Republican - American Legal Business

Languages

English

Activity

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