Anthony M. Brown

Anthony M. Brown

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 22 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Rockville Centre, NY
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Adoption, Family, Probate

100 Merrick Rd Ste 103 E, Rockville Centre, NY

About Anthony

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 40%

Basic and specialized estate planning, with a specialty in estate planning for unmarried couples.

22 years | 125 cases

40%
Adoption 25%

Specializing in second and step parent adoptions, securing non-genetic parents' rights to their partner or spouse's children.

22 years | 54 cases

25%
Family 20%

Assisted Reproductive Technology Law. Drafting of known egg and sperm donor agreements, co-parenting agreements and compassionate surrogacy agreements.

22 years | 25 cases

20%
Probate 15%

Full service probate, administration, small estate administration and probate litigation.

22 years | 18 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 22 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2004

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 22 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2003

Active

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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Anthony M. Brown's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sara | March 12, 2019 | Family

So helpful!

I called Anthony Brown to understand my options regarding a Sperm Donor Contract. Suffice it to say, though NY State laws sadly do not protect the parental rights of single parents, Anthony led the conversation with honesty and sensitivity. He spent time and gave attention so that I could fully under...stand the legalities of using a known donor and took the extra time to review additional options. He was a pleasure to speak with and clearly an expert in this area of the law.

Posted by Daniel | July 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Adoption Assistance

Anthony was a great guide in the adoption process. He is very organized and thorough and most of all patient. The process is complicated and requires many documents. Anthony is very responsive to questions and provides thoughtful answers. Lastly, Anthony really is engaged and empathetic in the pro...cess which made him an even better advisor. Thanks Anthony!

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 anonymous | February 14, 2016

Outstanding attorney

Over the years I have consulted with many attorneys. Mr. Brown is the first that provided me with a service that did exactly what it was supposed to do without surprises and errors. He had the patience to explain the overall issue at hand in plain English, he followed through on all the details witho...ut you having to remind him, and offered the human element to address and reassure you regarding your anxieties about the issue at hand. I recommend him without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | February 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Second Parent Adoption

Anthony Brown was our attorney for a Second Parent Adoption, and he made the entire process extremely easy and efficient. His communication was outstanding. At every point in the process, he clearly explained what would required and what to expect. As a result, there were never any surprises, and... we always felt as though we fully understood all of the steps that we were working through. His strong relationships at the Surrogate Court were also extremely helpful. He is obviously well respected. We felt that our case benefited from his contacts and strong reputation, even for things as simple as being processed quickly through the system. We also greatly appreciated his general demeanor. We always felt as though he viewed our case as a top priority, both in his prompt responses to any questions (even through the holidays) as well as through his apparent genuine interest in this very meaningful event for our family.

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Anthony M. Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jason Friedman

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Gina Danetti

Wills and living wills lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Albert Chianese

Estate planning lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"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."

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Thomas Reilly

Adoption lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 Attorneys

Fellow

2012 - Present

Men Having Babies

Board Charirman

2006 - Present

National LGBT Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Lesbian and Gay Law Association of Greater New York

Member

2002 - Present

New York City Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

The Wedding Party

Executive 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

Languages

English

Activity

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