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David James Brown

Divorce and separation Attorney at Lawrence, KS

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Practice areas
  1. Divorce and separation
    33%

    31 years

  2. Family
    33%
    We handle divorce, custody, child support, adoptions, wills, trusts, probate, non-traditional family law, premarital and post-marital agreements.

    31 years

  3. Wills and living wills
    20%

    31 years

  4. Child custody
    14%

    33 years

● Selected as Best Lawyer in Lawrence, Kansas three years in a row (2013, 2014, and 2015 -- top 10 since 2013) by readers of the Lawrence Journal World.

David Brown began his law practice in Lawrence in 1992, and in the decades since has developed a reputation for civic commitment.

“This community has been generous to me, and I want to give back as much as I can,” he says. “Really, that is what community means. You give back, and it’s our civic responsibility.”

Brown fell in love with the small-town vibe of Lawrence after moving here from Albany, N.Y. “Albany’s big enough where there is no sense of community like there is in Lawrence,” he says.

But that’s not what got Brown to stick it out in the Heartland. The avid LGBTQ-rights advocate felt a need for his services.

“I am a passionate advocate of their rights,” he says. “My dedication to serving my clients and the needs of a community that has been discriminated against has somewhat been helpful to my image, but I am truly dedicated to helping people who need help.”

Brown also practices in other areas, including family law.

“I work with folks in crisis situations who need help getting through, frequently, what are just horrible times in their lives,” Brown says. “Those people need dedicated and skilled professionals to assist them because people should not go to court without help.”

 

Licensed for 33 years
State KS
Status Active
Acquired 1990
Updated 11/08/2022
State NY
Status Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday
Acquired 1990
Updated 11/28/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Office of David Brown LLC
1040 New Hampshire
Ste 14
Lawrence, KS, 66044
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Posted by anonymous | September 14, 2021
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My husband and I retained David J Brown on the advice of multiple friends when we found ourselves in need of an attorney to help us with a neighbor turned stalker. Ours was a highly unusual and difficult case rife with challenges the likes of which none had ever seen before. Not only did David J Brown set legal precedence during the course of our highly stressful and unusual year, he did it during a pandemic! Talk about unforeseen difficulties requiring creative solutions on the fly! Zoom court anyone? We got to know David over the course of our very difficult year. He was highly responsive to our needs and the demands of our case. He demonstrated an honest respect for the legal ethics that guide his practice and he cares deeply for the people he represents. He is an excellent attorney and a genuinely nice human being. We are incredibly grateful to David for helping us navigate through uncharted legal waters during uncertain times.
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Posted by Michael | June 19, 2018
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professional, knowledgeable; working in the client's best interest
I hired Mr. Brown to update my old will packet. He was professional, courteous and dedicated to seeing that my interests were met. He answered all questions and was prompt in delivering my new will packet; within two weeks. I would highly recommend David Brown for anyone looking for a dedicated and professional lawyer.

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AVVO RATING 9.1 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Managing Attorney
  • The Law Offices of David J. Brown, LC
  • 1992 - Present
  • Research Attorney
  • Kansas Court of Appeals for Chief Judge Mary Briscoe
  • 1991 - 1992
  • Research Attorney
  • Kansas Court of Appeals -- Central Staff
  • 1990 - 1991

Education

  • Albany Law School of Union University
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1989
  • University of Kentucky
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 1976

Legal Cases

  • Jennings et. al. v. Kansas State Board of Cosmetology
  • Braiden Maidens victors

Associations

  • ABA -- LGBT Bar -- Family Law Institute
  • Member
  • 2014 - Present
  • Judge Hugh Means American Inn of Court
  • Former Chair
  • 1992 - Present
  • American Inns of Court
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Kansas Bar Association
  • Member
  • 1992 - Present
  • American Bar Association
  • member
  • 1992 - Present
  • Douglas County Bar Association
  • Former Chair
  • 1991 - Present
  • Douglas County Criminal Defense Bar Association
  • Former Chair
  • 1997 - 2007
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best of Lawrence -- Lawyer
  • The Lawrence (Kansas) Journal World
  • 2015
  • Best of Lawrence -- Lawyer
  • The Lawrence Journal World
  • 2014
  • Best of Lawrence -- Lawyer
  • The Lawrence (Kansas) Journal World
  • 2013
  • Kentucky Colonel
  • Kentucky Governonr Julian Carroll
  • 1978
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Publications

  • The Bencher (American Inns of Court)
  • Perspectives
  • 2007
  • The Bencher (American Inns of Court)
  • Leadership or Always in the Red
  • 2007
  • The Bencher (American Inns of Court)
  • Depression Ethics
  • 2005
  • The Bencher (American Inns of Court)
  • Civility
  • 2005
  • Judicature
  • Facing the Monster in the Judicial Closet
  • 1999
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Speaking Engagements

  • Workshop for Same Sex and Non-married couples
  • Legal rights of unmarried couples
  • 2007
  • Survey of Legal Solutions for GLBT Clients
  • Estate Planning for GLBT clients
  • 2007
  • Mediation class lecture
  • Role of Mediation in Family Law
  • 2007

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Christine Andresen
Wills and living wills Attorney | Jan 29
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"David Brown is knowledgeable and passionate about representing his clients and helping people in his community. He is also compassionate and lovely to work with. David has special expertise in the area of LGBTQ+ legal issues. I would refer a family member or close friend to him, if I had someone close to me who was in Kansas and in need of family law or estate planning advice."
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Matthew Clawson
Unknown Attorney | Mar 29
Relationship: Other
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Lawrence Divorce and separation Lawyer David James Brown
David James Brown
Divorce and separation Attorney
Lawrence, KS
Licensed for 33 years
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