$ 360-360 per hour
Ryan Andrew Brown
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan A. Brown was born in Kansas City and raised in California. His first job in the computer industry began at the age of eleven, building and repairing personal computers for a local store in Santa Barbara, California. In 1993 he began a computer and Internet consulting firm and started the first Internet Service Provider (ISP) in Santa Barbara.
Ryan went on to attend Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, where he received a BS in Computer Science with departmental and school honors and a BA in Spanish in 2000. Ryan is a member of Tau Beta Pi, Upsilon Pi Epsilon and the ACM, and won awards for undergraduate research and teaching. Continuing at Johns Hopkins, he received a Masters of Science and Engineering in Computer Science from Johns Hopkins in May of 2002.
After completing his Computer Science studies, Ryan went on to earn a Juris Doctorate Magna Cum Laude in December of 2006 from George Mason University School of Law in Arlington, Virginia, with concentrations in business, tax and estate planning law.
Since starting Arlington Law Group in 2007, Ryan has worked with a wide array of businesses and individual clients on estate planning, business law and tax planning. Ryan also works with several technology start-up and early stage companies on company governance, private placements of stock and debt, and computer and Internet law.
Ryan has served and continues to serve on the boards of several for-profit and non-profit organizations. Ryan previously served on the board of the Arlington County Bar Association and has volunteered for several pro-bono projects in Northern Virginia including Wills for Heroes which provides free wills and estate planning documents to first responders (police, sheriff, fire & paramedics). Ryan regularly gives seminars on estate planning, tax and business law, teaches an annual Continuing Legal Education class at George Mason University School of Law and occasionally guest lectures at the law school.
Bar Admissions:
- Virginia
- District of Columbia
Bar Associations:
- Arlignton County, Virginia Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- American Bar Association
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
19 years
Business
25%
19 years
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
19 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 15 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 18 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Arlington Law Group
1739 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA, 22209-2741
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Ryan Andrew Brown's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2026 | Hired Attorney
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The Client Experience Felt Detached
For clients dealing with emotionally charged situations, Ryan Brown and his firm might consider training in trauma-informed communication and actions to better support individuals navigating difficult past events. The client experience felt detached and could be improved by incorporating more sensit...
Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney
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Efficient Use of Time
I run a small tech group, and time and money are both at a premium. Ryan was exactly the right choice, as he knew the technical issues at hand along with the legal issues in our contracting process. He made unbelievably good use of the time spent - lawyers have high billable rates and Ryan's advice w...
Posted by DSP | May 3, 2011
Professional and Knowledgeable
Mr. Brown has been tremendously helpful for our company. He demonstrates professionalism and has a strong foundation of knowledge. He has been integral in many of our important strategic decisions to grow our company. We recommend Mr. Brown for any small or large business.
Posted by John | October 21, 2010
Beyond a doubt the right attorney for my business!
I had my initial meeting with Attorney Ryan Brown on the afternoon of 10/20/2010. I walked away with piece of mind and feeling absolutely great about my startup business. Attorney Brown went above and beyond. Not only did he hit every single question on the head without hesitation or any uncertain...
Ryan Andrew Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"Top-notch business attorney who is dedicated to client success."
"I endorse Ryan Brown for incorporation, estate planning, and tax work. He is professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and prompt."
"Ryan Brown is an excellent lawyer and very skilled at estate planning, among other areas. I have known him for ten years and referred many people to him for estate planning, including close friends and family members."
"Mr. Brown and I associated in my client's purchase of a medical practice, and he formed a PLLC for my client, in Virginia. Mr. Brown was extremely conscientious and thorough in his review of the documents, asking many questions to fine tune his review, and was prompt in completing the work. He even did fact-checking to confirm the seller's representations were in fact correct. I am very happy with his work with me on this matter, and would recommend him to others for their legal work in Virginia."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Top Lawyer, Northern Virginia Magazine
2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2018
40 Under 40 Honoree, Leadership Center for Excellence
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2016
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
1999
Outstanding Research Award, Johns Hopkins University Department of Computer Science
Work Experience
2003 - Present
President, Base 16 Consulting, Inc.
Associations
2020 - Present
Arlington Chamber of CommerceBoard Member
2017 - Present
Salvation Army - Arlington CorpsAdvisory Board Chairman
2007 - Present
Arlington County Bar AssociationMember
2005 - Present
MIT Enterprise Forum
2015 - 2016
Salvation Army - Arlington CorpsAdvisory Board Member
2012 - 2012
Arlington County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2007 - 2012
Fairfax County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2006
George Mason University School of Law
JD Magna Cum Laude
2002
Johns Hopkins University
MSE
2000
Johns Hopkins University
Computer Science
Speaking Engagements
2020
Arlington County Bar Association
Heirs Property
2019
20th Annual Costello Ethics Update
Virginia Legal Ethics
2018
19th Annual Costello Ethics Update
Virginia Legal Ethics
2017
Young Entrepreneurs Academy
Starting a Business in Arlington
2017
Washington Wealth Management Seminar Series
Estate Planning
2017
New Black Wall Street Pop Up Shop and Business Seminar
Starting a Business
2017
George Mason University School of Law Alumni Weekend
18th Annual Costello Ethics Update
2017
Arlington County Bar Association Trusts & Estate Division Meeting
Insolvent Estates
2017
Alfred Street Baptist Church Senior Legal Clinic
Financial Powers of Attorney
2017
Alfred Street Baptist Church Legal Clinic
Last Will and Testament
2016
Arlington County Bar Association Trusts & Estates Division Lunch
No-Contest Clauses and developing case law
2015
VCE Finance Programs
Estate Planning for Young Adults
2015
FPA NextGen
Estate Planning Strategies
2015
Arlington County Virginia Public Library Seminars
Estate Planning for 20-and-30-Somethings
2014
Washington Wealth Advisors Seminars
Estate Planning
2014
PenFedInvest Seminar Series
Estate Planning
2014
George Mason University Alumni Association CLEs
15th Annual Virginia Legal Ethics Update
2013
Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants, Northern Chapter Meeting
Buy-Sell Agreements
2013
PenFed Investments Seminar Series
Estate Planning Basics
2013
LinkLocale Seminar Series
Funding Your Start-Up Business
2013
End of Life Planning Seminar
Overview of Estate Planning
2012
Understanding Technology Lunch Series
Legal Concerns with using Free Cloud Applications
2012
Olde Towne School for Dogs
Estate Planning for Pet Owners
2012
Estate Planning for Families
Estate Planning for Families
2012
Continuing Legal Education
Trust Accounting with QuickBooks
2012
Continuing Legal Education
Ethics of Social Media
2011
Wendroff CPA Seminar Series
Asset Protection and Estate Planning
2011
Spring 2011 Educational Symposium
Tax Planning Strategies for 2011 and 2012
2011
Remarriage Showcase for Encore Brides
Estate Planning in Remarriage
2011
IRS Form 1099 Reporting: What You Need to Know
1099 Reporting
2011
12th Annual Ethics Update
Virginia Legal Ethics
2010
Seminar
The Business of Teaching Yoga
2010
Seminar
Estate Planning for Parents of Young Children
2010
Seminar
Estate Planning for Young Parents
2010
11th Annual Ethics Update CLE
Virginia Legal Ethics
2009
10th Annual Ethics Update CLE
Virginia Legal Ethics
2008
9th Annual Ethics Update
Virginia Legal Ethics
2007
8th Annual Ethics Update
Virginia Legal Ethics
Publications
2018
2017
Languages
English
Spanish