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Anthony M. Brown
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Biography
Anthony currently is an associate with the law firm of Albert W. Chianese & Associates heading their Family and Estates Law division serving individuals, couples and families in Manhattan and on Long Island. Anthony specializes in all forms of estate planning, probate, second and step parent adoption, adult adoption, provate placement adoption and real estate law. Anthony is the founder of , a web environment dedicated to assisting gay and lesbian couples create their own families. Anthony is the Board Chairman of Men Having Babies, a non-profit organization created to assist gay men looking create families through surrogacy and is a legal consultant for Family By Design, a co-parenting information and matching website. Anthony was the Executive Director of The Wedding Party and has been a Board member since its inception in 1999. The Wedding Party is a non-profit educational organization that educates the public about marriage and its importance to all citizens through outreach programs and strategic media placement.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
40%
22 years | 125 cases
Adoption
25%
22 years | 54 cases
Family
20%
22 years | 25 cases
Probate
15%
22 years | 18 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Albert W. Chianese & Assoc. P.C.
100 Merrick Rd Ste 103 E, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570-4801
Law Offices of Anthony M. Brown
122 E. 42nd St., Ste. 3900, New York, NY, 10168
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Estate Planning
Posted by Jennifer | May 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable Legal Help from a Kind and Reliable Attorney
I highly recommend Anthony Brown for help with family law and estate planning. His knowledgeable meticulous helpful way with experiences that were new and out of our league put us at ease, and delivered in a way that we could not have done without him. He was clear an explanation throughout the p...
Posted by anonymous | December 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Estate Planning
We used Anthony for estate planning. We liked him the first time we met him, from his warm and open demeanor and were happy to trust him with such an important and private matter. We highly recommend Anthony as he is trustworthy, meticulous and experienced.
Posted by Robert | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Yes
Anthony Brown was wonderful. He was efficient and very helpful. We prepared an estate package and will for me. Service could not have been better from Anthony. I thank him very much.
Posted by Patrick | May 17, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Efficient, knowledgeable and reassuring
Anthony drafted my husband and my wills and other estate planning documents. He was a wealth of knowledge about the specific needs of gay and lesbian couples, in language we could easily understand. We got personal attention that we truly valued.
Posted by Chris | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Knowledgeable, caring and efficient -- great combo!
My husband and I had a fantastic experience working with Tony. He was the perfect mix of professional and personal, and we felt taken care of throughout the entire estate planning process. It's a great feeling to have these plans in place!
Anthony M. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Anthony is the best. A great lawyer and a wonderful person. He really cares about his clients. Anyone would be fortunate to have Anthony as their lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Anthony is a knowledgeable, conscientious and caring attorney who goes the extra mile for his clients. I highly recommend him for Wills, Trusts, Estates, Guardianship, Parental Rights and Estate Planning."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Anthony Brown for many years. He is an excellent attorney . He is meticulous and responsive to his clients at all times. He is respected by his colleagues and adversaries alike. I would not hesitate to recommend Anthony to any client."
"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. Tony is a very capable attorney and is dedicated to his clients. He is very professional and handles matters that many others are incapable and he does so at very reasonable rates"
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Experience
Honors
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
2016 10 Best, AIOFLA
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
LGBT Impact Award, Gay City News
2015
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2003 - Present
Associate, Albert W. Chianese & Associates, PC
Associations
2019 - Present
American Acedamy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology AttorneysFellow
2012 - Present
Men Having BabiesBoard Charirman
2006 - Present
National LGBT Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2002 - Present
Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New YorkMember
2002 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
1999 - Present
The Wedding PartyExecutive Director
Education
2003
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Juilliard School
BFA
Speaking Engagements
2015
New York Men Having Babies 2015 Conference
Ethical Surrogacy
2015
Men Having Babies Brussels Surrogacy Conference and Expo
Surrogacy Options for Gay Men
2014
2014 Men Having Babies Surrogacy Expo
Personal Stories of Surrogates and the Parents They Helped
Publications
2010
Florida Coastal Law Review
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples, Practicalities, Precautions, Perils and Proposals
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How do I find a copy of a will in NY state??
10 Sep 2017
Q&A
Who has a right to claim child on taxes?
14 Sep 2017
Q&A
How do we cover assets that are not in our irrevocable trust? Do we need a will of some sort to cover these assets?
29 Jan 2017