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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.
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100 Merrick Rd Ste 103 E, Rockville Centre, NY, 11570-4801
122 E. 42nd St., Ste. 3900, New York, NY, 10168
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...
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...
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...
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...
"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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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
2003 - Present
Associate, Albert W. Chianese & Associates, PC
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
2003
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
BFA
2015
2015
2014
2010
English
Legal Answers
How do I find a copy of a will in NY state??
10 Sep 2017
Who has a right to claim child on taxes?
14 Sep 2017
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