Cindy N. Brown practices in the areas of criminal defense, civil litigation, family law, and landlord/tenant, defending the interests of the everyday man. While she feels strongly about the work that she does for all her clients, she is especially passionate about fathers, and their ability to maintain meaningful relationships with their children after divorce or failed relationships. All too often, the end of romantic relationships result in diminished contact with children through no fault of the fathers, and once the matter has made its way into the Family Court system, many fathers feel as though the odds are stacked against them and their parental rights are given much less weight than the mothers of their children. As such, Ms. Brown focuses a lot of her practice in the area of family law to combat these issues, in order to protect the rights of fathers who genuinely want to be a part of their children’s lives.
Born on the beautiful island of Jamaica, Ms. Brown is a New York transplant, having resided here for over 20 years. A University of Albany alum, she graduated from the Charleston School of Law in 2012. While in law school, Ms. Brown achieved recognition on the Dean’s List, as well as Cali Awards for receiving the highest marks her subjects. She was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, and Juris One Sports & Entertainment Law Society. Ms. Brown recalls her experience of studying Public International Law at Oxford’s Magdalen College as one of her most memorable during her law school studies.
Ms. Brown first started a career in public service by interning with the New York State Assembly while an undergrad at the University at Albany. Thereafter, she went on to work as Special Assistant to former Assemblyman (now Senator), Jeffrey Klein. Further solidifying her commitment public service, Ms. Brown worked for Pro Bono Legal Service in Charleston, South Carolina where she provided assistance to low-income clients with legal matters involving landlord-tenant issues, custody and visitation, and uncontested divorces. Immediately prior to joining our firm, Ms. Brown worked as Judicial Intern to the Hon. Sallie Manzanet-Daniels in the Appellate Division, First Department, wherein she was tasked with reviewing cases on appeal, checking citations to ensure the accuracy of arguments, and conducting research for use in the judge’s decisions.
Despite her move to private practice, Ms. Brown maintains a very strong commitment to giving back to the community which she tributes for making her who she is. To that end, she participates in the Big Brother Big Sister program; where she volunteers here time to mentor children who are often from low-income inner city homes, and in need of positive influences in their lives. Ms. Brown’s belief that children are the future of tomorrow, fuels her commitment to ensuring that they are provided with the necessary tools to ensure that they become productive members of the society.
Ms. Brown enjoys spending time with her family, taking walks with her dog Myles, traveling to exotic locations, and the occasional motorcycle ride.
Languages spoken
English
Tilem & Associates, PC
188 East Post Road
White Plains, NY, 10601
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2014 | 02/24/2022 |
Legal answers | 4 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 40 Under 40 | The National Black Lawyers Association | 2019 |
Rising Star | American Institute of Legal Advocates | 2018 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Associate | Tilem & Associates, PC | 2015 - Present |
Contract Attorney | Epiq Systems | 2015 - 2015 |
Judicial Intern | Appellate Division Of The Supreme Court Of The State Of New York (4th Dep't) | 2014 - 2015 |
General Counsel Extern | Blackbaud, Inc. | 2012 - 2012 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Westchester Bar Association | 2015 - Present | |
Metropolitan Black Bar Association | 2014 - Present | |
New York County Lawyers' Association | 2014 - Present | |
New York State Bar Association | 2012 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charleston School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2012 |
Albany State University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2002 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Williams v. Suttle, 2016 N.Y. Misc. LEXIS 9004 | Defendant's motion to strike complaint is granted. Amended complaint dismissed. |
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Hanna Shoshany, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Cindy is a great attorney, extremely professional, and an asset to the legal community.
Jasmine Hernandez, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I absolutely endorse Cindy. Cindy is extremely knowledgable about the law, she is very personable and thinks "outside of the box" in order to achieve the best possible result for her clients. She is professional and an aggressive litigator. I highly recommend Cindy.
Hanna Shoshany, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 16, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Cindy is a great attorney, extremely professional, and an asset to the legal community.
Jasmine Hernandez, Family Attorney on Feb 15, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I absolutely endorse Cindy. Cindy is extremely knowledgable about the law, she is very personable and thinks "outside of the box" in order to achieve the best possible result for her clients. She is professional and an aggressive litigator. I highly recommend Cindy.
Robert Schechter, Family Attorney on Feb 10, 2021
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. She works incredibly hard. Every client gets personal attention all questions get answered. She can think her feet and consistently advocates for her client’s best interests.
Patrick Sharpe, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 10, 2021
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer. She is sharp and intelligent. She works diligently for her clients and fights on their behalf. I would highly recommend Cindy
Dustin Davis, Litigation Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Friend
I endorse this lawyer. Cindy is very sharp and tenacious.
Aletha Smith, Family Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Attorney Cindy Brown is a highly knowledgeable, and compassionate attorney. Attorney Brown is a zealous advocate for her clients. She is definitely the golden standard.
Sean Wilson, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Friend
I endorse Cindy Brown. Cindy is a great attorney who cares about the wellbeing of her clients. Most importantly she is a good person.
Tania Kat, Family Attorney on Feb 9, 2021
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Cindy is an incredibly smart, detail-oriented attorney. As a lawyer myself, I understand the difficulty of the job and the importance of professionalism and attention to the most minute of details. Adding to this, Cindy really genuinely cares about her clients, setting her apart from the rest. I consider myself lucky to call Cindy both a friend and colleague in the legal community.
Peter Tilem, Family Attorney on Dec 15, 2020
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I strongly endorse this lawyer. Cindy is a hard-working, intelligent lawyer who really cares about her clients. She has the experience, skill and knowledge to get a client through the toughest case in Family Court.
Theron Sandy, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 4, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Cindy is a true advocate for those in need of legal representation. She is passionate about achieving results that are well beyond results achieved by others. A gifted and talented lawyer and zealous advocate for her clients. We are fortunate to have her in the legal community.
Hillary Nappi, Litigation Attorney on Dec 10, 2015
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer. Cindy is an uber professional. She is always ready to help a client and go the extra mile. She is an excellent writer, a better advocate for her clients and fights hard for clients who hire her. I am proud to work with her.
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