James Nelson Brown

James Nelson Brown

also known as Jim

4.8
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 22 years

Real estate Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Foreclosure, Unknown

1110 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL

About James

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 50%

A real estate attorney is trained in, and has an indepth understanding of the complexities of real estate law. In addition to examining your title and issuing your insurance policy, a real estate lawyer at the Law Offices of James N. Brown, PA & Associates in West Palm Beach can also perform many services that a non-attorney title agency cannot by law do.

22 years

50%
Foreclosure 25%

At James N Brown, PA & Associates in West Palm Beach we offer a wealth of knowledge in short sales and foreclosures in Florida. We offer complementary legal advice to homeowners who are looking for a legal and honorable solution to sell or maintain their home. Many options can include conducting foreclosure defense, short sales, deeds in lieu of foreclosure, and mortgage loan modification.

22 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 95-395 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 22 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

James Brown Law

1110 N Olive Ave, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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James Nelson Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

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Posted by Hugh | August 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Commercial

I Feel Good About James Brown

I first met James Brown when I was buying a property from one of his clients. I was so impressed that day, I knew I would be using his services in the future. I am a real estate investor with over 140 units, office buildings, and mobile home parks. He has done many closings for me, advised me... on doing 1031 exchanges, and has great business acumen. He takes the time to read every line of a contract himself and his attention to detail is impressive. On top of that, he has a top notch staff that responds immediately to my calls and emails. They have put together contracts for me, and handled everything from A to Z.......all at a very affordable price. He was even able to close a very important deal I had in only 9 days. My wife says he is the equivalent of a home town doctor who makes house calls. He has expertise, experience, and genuinely cares about the success of my endeavors. I highly recommend his services.

Posted by Joanne | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Personal attention

I was in need of a real estate attorney. I was able to get an appointment on short notice (my fault). Mr. Brown met with me personally, took a great deal of time to explain procedures, as I was dealing in an out of state sale and an involved tax procedure. After a lot of delay on the opposite end,... and careful scrutiny by Mr. Brown and his wonderful staff ( kudos Ruti McCoy ) and many hours of diligence, the matter was settled to my great satisfaction. I would also like to say that I feel that the cost was very reasonable, and I will be using the firm again in the near future.

Posted by Jessica | August 15, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Residential

Would highly recommend

Who knew? As a first time homebuyer, with the Seller choosing the title and closing agent, I had no idea it was beneficial to secure my own representation. I figured since professionals were handling the ordering and drafting of documents for the seller, they were pretty standard, and I was relying o...n that. However, my parents counseled me that I needed my own protections as a purchaser, and referred me to Jim Brown's office. They had used him several times on past real estate transactions . Some issues occurred with my first contract which would have cost me tons to correct and affected my ability to sell later. I ended up finding a much better property and felt secure with the services Jim and staff provided to review my contract, title, survey and closing documents. If you are buying, do yourself a favor: call Jim and have him represent you. The peace of mind is worth the reasonable fee.

Posted by Iris | August 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Honest, caring and SMART

I am a Real Estate Broker and Real Estate investor. I have relied on Jim's advice and professional expertise for years. His advice is always well thought out, realistic and based on your best interests. My closings are always handled as smoothly as anyone, buyer or seller, would want. He has guided m...e through some thorny issues as an investor and saved me money and helped me avoid potentially litigious situations.

Posted by Gia | August 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

We wish we could give 6 stars!

James Brown is an amazing attorney and has the best staff in town! He has represented both us on our own real estate transaction (as our attorney when we purchased a home) as well as our company clients for title and escrow. He and his staff keep everyone informed throughout the process. We have work...ed with Mr. Brown and his staff on foreclosure defense, short sales, regular real estate closings, leases and trusts. He gives an honest opinion to allow the best decision to be made. We highly recommend Mr. Brown and his services - we wish we could give him a 6 star but this site only allows for 5!

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

President, New Path Title

2019 - Present

Founder, Title Leap

2003 - Present

Managing Partner, James Brown Law

Associations

2020 - 2020

The Fund

President's Circle

Education

2006

St. Thomas University Benjamin L. Crump College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Massachusetts Amherst

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Massachusetts School of Engineering

Speaking Engagements

2023

Winning Cases with E-discovery and Artificial Intelligence

Winning Cases with E-discovery and Artificial Intelligence

2023

Ransomware – Protect Your Data or Pay the Price

Ransomware – Protect Your Data or Pay the Price

2023

Fund Assembly

Fund Assembly

2023

Florida Probate Process from Start to Finish

Florida Probate Process from Start to Finish

2022

Tech and Title w/ Jim Brown Real Estate In The Digital Age

2022

Homestead Challenges in Probate

Homestead Challenges in Probate

Languages

English

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