$ 275-300 per hour
W. Jay Brown
About W.
Biography
Midland Michigan based attorney W. Jay Brown represents business and individuals with disputes arising in business, real estate, construction and commercial matters.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
30%
28 years | 30 cases
Commercial Real Estate
25%
28 years | 40 cases
Real Estate
25%
28 years | 50 cases
Construction and Development
20%
28 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 27 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
Brown Law PLC
414 Townsend, Suite201, Midland, MI, 48640
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W. Jay Brown's Reviews
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Posted by Mark | August 31, 2013
Great Job
Mr. Brown did a great job. He responded to my calls and emails promptly, kept me informed, did his homework, was well prepared for and won my case. I don't think a better lawyer could have been found.
Posted by anonymous | August 27, 2010
Business-to-Business dispute
A former customer had outstanding invoices for manufacturing work performed and product delivered about which they disagreed. Despite repeated requests by our company personnel, there was no response or even acknowledgement of our requests to discuss settlement. We contacted Mr. Brown and after a...
Posted by Bev | August 20, 2010
Settlement Dispute
I worked with Jay for about 7 months (2010) to settle a dispute concerning a buy-out contract for a family owned business. From the start Jay was excellent. He took the time to review my issues and the appropriate law before telling me that he thought he would be able to help me. - From the start Jay...
W. Jay Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"I had the pleasure of working for Jay Brown. Jay is extremely knowledgeable with regard to complex commercial, real estate and construction issues. He is hard-working and provides excellent representation for his clients. Anyone looking for straightforward, practical advice and outstanding results should give Jay a call."
"I had the opportunity to serve with Jay on the Midland County Bar Association Board of Directors. We also worked as oppossing counsel on a local matter. Jay has a great reputation as a well organized and intelligent attorney. He truely puts his clients first and I would recommend Jay to anyone who needs representation."
"Jay and I were opposing counsel on a hotly contested evidentiary hearing that went on for almost a solid week! I admired Jay's toughness (although I would not admit this to him while that matter was pending!). After that matter was over I have referred other clients to Jay for matters in Midland County and he has done great work for them. I endorse Jay without hesitation."
"I regularly refer matters to W. Jay Brown. I believe Jay is an extremely hard working attorney who zealously represents his clients. He is also technically proficient and on the cutting edge of practicing law in the 21st century. Jay is very community minded having served on his local school board for a number of years. I heartily endorse this lawyer's work."
"Jay and I were opposing counsel in a hotly contested matter in downtown Midland. I was impressed with how well Jay represented his client. He came into the matter after another local gun was fired on the file. He came up to speed quickly in our complex litigation and added value to his client's case immediately. One of the things that most impressed me about Jay was his timeliness in turning things around. He uses email effectively in order to eliminate delays. In our case, this was essential in order to hammer a settlement out. Along the way, Jay was very professional. I strongly endorse this attorney for any business litigation in the Midland area."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Mediator Certification, Institute of Continuing Legal Education
2007
Gold Award, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
1998
Summa Cum Laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School
1993
Lifetouch Award, Bullock Creek School District
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Owner, Brown Law PLC
2005 - 2009
Partner, Currie Kendall PLC
1998 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Currie Kendall PLC
1991 - 1996
Teacher and Coach, Bullock Creek School District
Associations
2014 - Present
Great Lakes Regional Trail AllianceBoard Member
2010 - Present
Midland County Bar FoundationDirector
2009 - Present
Legal Services of Eastern MichiganBoard Member
2005 - Present
Michigan State Bar Association - Business Law Sectionmember
2004 - Present
Michigan Bar Association - Real Property SectionMember
2004 - Present
Tittabawassee Township DDAPresident
1998 - Present
Midland County Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
2014 - 2015
Midland County Bar AssociationPresident
2012 - 2013
Freeland Community School District Board of EducationPresident
2011 - 2014
Midland County Bar AssociationVice President
2007 - 2012
Freeland Community Sports AssociationBoard Member
2001 - 2012
Freeland Community School District Board of EducationVice President
Sample of Legal Cases
Contractor v Home Owner
Jury verdict in favor of contractor client
Property Owner v Neighbor
Successful defense against claim
Cattle Partner v Cattle Partner
Victory plus sanctions for client
Business owner v financier
Return control of facilities to family trust
Furnace Buyer v Manufacturer
Successful defense of manufacturer
Individual Boat Owner v Boat Manufacturer
Favorable Settlement for Client
Education
1998
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
Central Michigan University
MA - Masters
1987
Central Michigan University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Are verbal agreements legally binding in Michigan in connection with commercial real estate?
27 Dec 2013
Q&A
Refinancing in wife's name alone...does husband have to sign documents?
25 Oct 2010
Q&A
How do I get land put in my name?
15 Oct 2010