Samuel J Brown

It was not just the proverbial 11th hour but about two minutes to midnight when Sam Brown stepped in and rescued my son's divorce and custody case. At trial he fought the other side into the ground in spite of Hell and high water. It was an epic battle. Since Sam Brown remembers everything he ever ...reads or hears, when he gets to trial all the large and small things are there in his head for him to draw upon and Oh Boy does he. Brilliant man.

Sam saved my life. I was in a very bitter divorce with my then wife and although we had never completed the task in our three previous attempts Sam was able to get the job done in two weeks. Yes two weeks from the day I hired him to take over from three other law firms who had explained to me in no u...ncertain terms that I was definitely screwed being that I had four children, one still in diapers and a fairly decent income and assets. Sam was able to appraise the situation after our first consultation and set out a plan that left me financially intact with an immediate exit strategy. I literally had an agreement signed within two weeks from my spouse and a final divorce decree in two months. Sam was also able to restore my shared custody and get full custody of my son for me which has had major implications (all positive) with respect to my child support and home. I quite literally have the contact information of 10 different law firm’s that I’ve amassed over the last 10 years defending myself from my ex’s previous divorce attempts. As far back as 10 years I’d been read very grim appraisals as to my alimony, child support and property position. My ex was literally salivating at her prospects, then came Sam who flipped all that around and was able to save two of my waterfront homes, my yacht, my business and most importantly my children. I owe Sam my life for if I had continued with any of the other law firms I would’ve been broke and fighting to see my children just as the other law firms had spelled out. Two of these law firms are very well known, one of is actually advertised as the divorce attorneys for husbands and fathers, neither of which had imagination or genuine empathy to me or my family, only getting in and out of the process in what seemed like the most protracted and financially exhausting route possible. Not to mention leaving me broke, miserable and with very little time with my kids. Another very important part of the equation was the cost. Because SAM was able to complete this process in what seemed instantaneous, it cost me probably one fifth of the estimates from the other law firms. Sam read the situation instantly, had an escape strategy that he held me to and restored my Family, finances and sleep. Thank you very much Sam Brown, you literally saved my life.

Sam and his firm are extremely professional, competent and responsive. With this being the most difficult time in my life, Sam provided a great deal of compassion balanced by reason. He has a comforting sense of humor as well as an innate ability to counsel both legally and emotionally. I always fini...shed my meetings or phone conversations in a better state of mind than when I entered. My divorce was complex due to a complicated business and multiple assets. Sam's knowledge and resources allowed him to build a strong case for me as well as educate me in the process. He also represented me in my child custody case. Sam continues to work diligently with me through the divorce and custody appeals brought forth by my ex-husband. His staff was and continues to be wonderful as is his team of lawyers who also participated in and continue to participate my case. The communication is second to none. I always receive quick responses to all emails and voicemails and receive copies of all necessary documents. Sam is exceptional in the courtroom, quite honestly a master in his field. Yes, he is expensive but worth every penny, in my book, considering what I could have lost because I didn't know any better. I would also like to add that Sam is not one of those lawyers out to take your money. He tries to save for you where he can by delegating to his associates and tries to work real hard to settle cases before they get to court. I am absolutely grateful that Sam Brown was put in my path 2 years ago not only for my sake but for the sake of my three children. He continues to navigate this crazy course for me with patience, expertise, and resolve. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Should you ever find yourself in a complicated divorce, Sam Brown is the man to have on your side. My divorce was more complicated than average, and after two previous lawyers who did not have the experience to effectively deal with all the issues, I decided to interview new lawyers. Sam came highl...y recommended by a high powered DC law firm that worked with him in the past on complex matters. While I did interview a few other attorneys, after meeting Sam and explaining the entire case to him I felt as if he had been working on this case for a year. Sam inspired confidence, and that was exactly what I was looking for. When other lawyers asked me who I decided to go with and I said Sam Brown, they all told me I would be in very good hands. Sam will look at the case from a number of different angles and will always be a step ahead of opposing counsel. Sam was extremely sensitive about the parental alienation issues that my ex spouse was promulgating with our child and he guided me through the steps to ensure my child would have counseling and I would receive more custody/visitation time. My relationship with my child has been restored. Worth noting, Sam does not come cheap. You can spend less with other attorneys, but you won’t get the attention he gives you, and quite honestly he works faster and more efficiently than other lawyers…you might actually end up spending less money with him. If your case needs your lawyer’s full attention then you need Sam. I must also say that I was very impressed with the entire staff at Hillman, Brown & Darrow. In order to help reduce my fees, Sam had one of his associates, Marietta Warren, assist on certain aspects of the case, and she did an outstanding job for me. The paralegals, and even the receptionist, all remembered who I was when I would call or stop by and they were very helpful and courteous. When my case was completed to my satisfaction, I turned to Sam and said, “I’m going to miss you Sam.” I won’t forget the fine work he and his firm did on my behalf.

I am extremely impressed with Sam Brown and his staff. In my case the Court did not allow me to see my 11 year old son at all for 3 years, without any good cause. The judge, who was permanently assigned to my case, was biased against me, did not like me and was determined not to let me see my son e...ver again (even though all professionals recommended that he taken away from his mother instead). Sam Brown was new to my (extremely) long and complex case. He learned the very the case history very quickly and, within weeks, was able to have the judge taken off my case (the new judge was shocked at what the previous judge had done). From there, Sam Brown fought against an very aggressive lawyer and a misguided "best interest" attorney for my son and, within a few months, he won the case for me and I was allowed to see my son again, for the first time in 3 years! A short time later Sam Brown won joint custody for me and my son! The job Sam Brown did for me was phenomenal! with 3-5 l