Daniel A Brown

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Daniel A Brown

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 years

Mesothelioma and asbestos Lawyer at Bethesda, MD
Practice Areas: Mesothelioma & Asbestos, Litigation, Wrongful Death, Lawsuits & Disputes

7316 Wisconsin Ave Ste 200, Bethesda, MD

Virtual Consultation Available

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About Daniel

Biography

We are a family of lawyers that enjoys rolling up our sleeves and doing quality work for our clients

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Mesothelioma and Asbestos 50%

Asbestos litigation is a highly specialized field of product liability law. Over 20 years, I have litigated hundreds of claims representing victims of asbestos exposure; proudly serving as co-counsel in one of the largest individual DC settlements.

50%
Litigation 20%

We serve a variety of business & commercial litigation clients, from physicians and entrepreneurs experiencing contract disputes, to developer and builder construction matters, and complex injury cases, requiring extensive medical knowledge.

20%
Wrongful Death 20%

I have prosecuted numerous severe injury claims and wrongful death suits. With over 20 years of experience, I encourage you to contact me today to discuss your situation.

20%
Lawsuits and Disputes 10%

The basic principles of a contract or agreement between two or more parties can be made complex when those parties have different interpretations of the contract. Our attorneys have litigated or otherwise resolved a wide range of disputes.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 27 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 30 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1995

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Florida for 33 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1992

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Brown | Gould | Kiely LLP

7316 Wisconsin Ave Ste 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814-2971

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Brown | Gould | Kiely LLP

201 North Charles St., Suite 1200, Baltimore, MD, 21201

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Daniel A Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by sphillips | June 4, 2015

Top Notch Lawyer

I have litigated many cases with Dan over about the last 12 years. Dan is always well prepared with a mastery of the facts of his client's case and the governing law in addition to possessing a genuine concern for his clients. Those clients are well served with Dan at the helm of the ship. Dan tre...ats his opposing counsel with respect and enjoys a solid reputation with the judges before whom he and I have appeared together.

Posted by gmarshall | May 8, 2015

Best balance between serious advocate and personal manner

For the past eight years I've dealt with Mr. Brown and his associate on several different matters. While we were on opposite sides of the cases, I always enjoyed working with Dan. He's quick to understand, state his position and willing to seek compromises to the benefit of all parties when possibl...e. Best of all, he's usually calm and with a smile on his face. I look forward to future professional dealings with Mr. Brown, and would recommend him strongly.

Posted by Duane | April 16, 2015

A True Advocate

Here is a fact: My family lost our loved one far too early because of a contracted illness. Another fact is that before our loved one left us, he asked Dan to tell his story so others wouldn't have to suffer in vain. Dan Brown took on this tremendous responsibility and has done so admirably. Dan... has been an advocate for my loved one as well as our family. So how did he do it? The first thing that resonates with Dan is that he is experienced. What comes with that is a network of litigants, practitioners and experts that understand Dan's methodology of presentation. Secondly, Dan maintains balance through what can be an adversarial legal process. That proves invaluable when the legal system becomes arduous. Lastly, to accomplish what we asked of Dan, he had to become a part of our family. Dan's obligation to us required that he understand the value of my loved one's presence in our family. In doing so, there were countless after hour phone calls, as well as impromptu out of state visits. So before we lost our patriarch, we gained a brother. You'll find lawyers far and wide who will claim to have subject matter expertise. That very well may or may not be the case. But if and when you need an attorney who's production is unparralelled over an extensive period of time and who will present your viewpoint to the extent that you are advocated for, your risk of loss is reduced and you maximize the ability to be fairly heard, Dan Brown is clearly the choice for your needs.

Posted by Steve | April 15, 2015

Top notch litigator

Dan Brown's insightful and tenacious representation was instrumental in helping our firm avoid litigation when we were caught up in a dispute between two very large organizations. Dan did a masterful job in keeping us from being named in the suit/countersuit that cost the involved parties millions o...f dollars in fees to no real end. We could not be happier with his representation

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Daniel A Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Ruddy

Wrongful death lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked for Dan, as outside probate counsel, on several wrongful death cases he filed over the last few years. I have been impressed with his professionalism and due diligence in the course of our work together. And, the families Dan represented in these cases have told me as well how pleased they were with his work on their behalf. I would recommend Dan to anyone who has a wrongful death claim."

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Scott Phillips

Litigation lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated cases with Dan over about the past 12 years and find him to be an excellent attorney. Dan exhibits a genuine concern for his clients, is well respected among his peers and judges, and is always thoroughly familiar with the facts of his case and the governing law. Dan is a true professional and always respectful of opposing counsel. He keeps us defense lawyers on our toes!"

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Michael Feldman

Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Levey

Litigation lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dan Brown is an outstanding attorney and person. He has the perfect combination of integrity, intelligence and diplomacy and advocacy skills. While I send as many business referrals as possible to Dan, I have also trusted Dan to counsel, and advocate for, my family....which in my view is the highest compliment that can be given by a fellow attorney. I unequivocally endorse Dan."

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Robert Redmond

Litigation lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have been opposing counsel to Dan. He is extremely knowledgable about toxic tort litigation. He is a well-prepared and highly succesful advocate. I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter DePaolis

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is an excellent lawyer who works extremely hard for his clients. He truly cares for his clients and shows compassion and concern for his clients throughout the case. He is a true student of the law and gets great results.,"

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Neil MacDonald

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan is a superb lawyer. Like a chess master, Dan is always thinking several moves ahead and is thereby able to navigate his clients through complex legal challenges that others could not."

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Clare Maisano

Litigation lawyer | Apr 29

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this attorney. I've worked with Dan on several occasions and his representation of his clients is thorough, dedicated,and tenacious. He secures outstanding results for his clients and I know he is personally invested in his clients' well-being."

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Malcolm Brisker

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Dan is an excellent litigator. He is always very well prepared and very professional. Dan is a very worthy opponent."

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Theodore Roberts

Mesothelioma and asbestos lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have been opposing counsel on several of Dan's cases. He is thorough, aggressive and very devoted to his client's cause. He is willing to go the extra mile for his clients to secure the best possible result."

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Bradley Kelly

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Dan is a bright, dedicated, and tenacious litigator who works extremely hard for his clients and gets great results for them."

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Richard Ruddy

Estate planning lawyer

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Scott Phillips

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Stephen Levey

Real estate lawyer

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James Hammerschmidt

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Redmond

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Rachelle Schofield

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Neil MacDonald

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Clare Maisano

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Peter DePaolis

Personal injury lawyer

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Malcolm Brisker

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Theodore Roberts

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2025, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

2025 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

2024 AV Preeminent Attorney - Judicial Edition, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2024, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent 2024 Lawyers.com, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Martindale-Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2024, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Partner, Brown & Gould, LLP

1995 - 1997

Associate, Green Stewart and Farber

1992 - 1995

Associate, David M. Lipman, P.A.

Associations

2007 - Present

District of Columbia Trial Lawyers Association

member

2001 - Present

American Association for Justice

member

1998 - Present

Maryland State Bar Association

member

1998 - Present

Montgomery County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Duffy v. CBS Corporation, et al.

Prevailing party

•In re Krafft-Murphy Co., Inc.

prevailing party

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Education

1992

University of Miami School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Plaintiff Asbestos Litigation Seminar (PALS)

Household exposure cases

2011

National Asbestos Litigation Conference

Every exposure counts

Publications

Languages

English

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