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Attorney Eden Rose Brown is dedicated to providing comprehensive, highly personalized counsel in wealth preservation strategies, family legacy design, and estate, tax and charitable planning.
Recognized as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in the United States and honored as an Oregon Super Lawyer by her peers, Eden holds the highest standards of scholarship, compassion and client service. Her innovative planning strategies serve to maximize client control and promote family harmony, while minimizing taxes and preserving a family's legacy for generations. In addition to other professional recognition, Eden is listed in Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who of American Women.
Born and raised in Salem, Oregon, Eden earned degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and Northwestern School of Law, Lewis and Clark College before accepting a commission in the United States Air Force. Serving as a JAG officer in the Gulf War, her experience drafting over 8000 estate planning documents for troops fighting in the Gulf served as the springboard for her dedication to comprehensive estate planning and her innovative, values-based planning style.
Always the adventurer, Eden has circumnavigated the globe by sea, explored all seven continents, enjoyed a private audience with Pope John Paul II, and traveled solo 28,000 miles throughout the back roads of North America on her motorcycle, before settling back down in Salem with her daughter Natalie, two cats and 27 tropical fish.
The Law Office of Eden Rose Brown is located in Salem, Oregon, with satellite offices in Portland, Eugene and Bend.
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Posted by MJ | July 13, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Working with Eden Rose Brown and her talented staff has impressed us for years. We became official clients in the past couple years. Leading up to this time though, we gleaned information from this firm to prepare ourselves to develop our comprehensive Estate Plan/Living Trust. They have several work...
Posted by Lisa | October 3, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
I recently attended Eden's new client workshop. Her explanations were clear and extremely professionally presented. Although my husband and I have been through the estate planning process with our parents, Eden’s process is more comprehensive and her innovative planning strategies address common 21st...
Posted by Allison | May 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney
We never figured to need a living trust but after learning more about wills, probate and trusts, it turned out to be the best vehicle for taking care of things should we become incapacitated or dead. Eden Rose Brown and her staff of very competent attorneys explained everything to us in great detail,...
Posted by Jayne | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Eden fully educated us about all our options while writing our trust and she and her office staff followed through with great accuracy and diligence. Eden is very responsive, is open to questions, and is great at explaining the nuances of trusts in lay-people terms. I highly recommend her services...
Posted by anonymous | October 8, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
My Husband & myself recently attended the Estate Planning Work Shop by Attorney Eden Rose Brown. Attorney Brown provided valuable information for all levels of service, the requirements & laws pertaining to planning, preparing documents and ongoing oversight & review! However the manner of present...
"Eden Rose Brown is a caring, thoughtful, and intelligent estate planning attorney. Unlike most estate planning attorneys, Eden's practice truly focuses on the clients and their needs. She does not believe in providing clients with a cookie cutter plan that will ultimately fail. I recommend Eden for your estate planning needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden Rose Brown is, without a doubt, a superb estate planning attorney. She is technically proficient and is able to apply her technical knowledge to benefit her clients in a caring and loving way. I have known Eden for many years. Eden has generously mentored me and many other lawyers over our careers. I do not hesitate to recommend Eden Rose Brown to anyone who wants an estate plan that is thorough, technically superior, and specific to them, their goals, and their loved ones."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden has perfected the art of personalized, client-centered customized estate planning. I've known Eden for over 10 years as colleagues in a prominent national estate planning organization. She is an author of several estate planning books on personalized estate planning and a well known speaker on values based estate planning concepts. Her approach incorporates a unique ability to combine complex legal concepts with client values to create sophisticated estate plans that reduce or eliminate taxes and pass client centered values to future generations."
"I endorse this lawyer. Having worked for a time in a field where I had the privilege to meet great lawyers from around the country, I can wholeheartedly share that Eden is one of the best! I have used her business model since my first year in my estate planning practice and find that my practice has thrived because of the tools that she was willing to share. Eden, thank you for sharing with fellow practitioners and for generally raising the bar for our practice."
"I have known Eden since the late 1980s. She has an amazingly upbeat attitude, she is a good listener who cares about her clients, and she knows her stuff. I highly recommend her."
"Eden is a wonderfully gifted, caring, and passionate attorney. She is an expert in the field of estate planning and a great resource to her fellow attorneys."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden is extremely knowledgeable and professional. She cares about her clients and is willing to go the extra mile to tailor estate plans to meet her clients' needs."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden has always been an attorney that I have looked up to for her amazing care and counseling of her clients. She is thorough, yet very in-tune with what a family needs as an estate plan is developed."
"Eden Rose Brown is not only a topnotch estate planning lawyer, but her philosophy of "estate planning with a heart" has influenced my practice and probably hundreds of others."
"I highly recommend Eden. Eden greatly cares about each of her clients and has fantastic counselling and listening skills. Eden is an innovator and thought leader in developing new processes and procedures to better serve her clients every need. Eden is also great at working closely with all of the client's advisors to provide a framework for planning that will be well integrated and work over the long term through upfront collaboration and systematic follow through."
"It is with great pleasure that I endorse Eden. She is not just a great lawyer. She is an amzing person. She lives life to the fullest and has and continues to serve our country. I am greatful to know and learn from her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden Rose Brown sets the standard for client-centered estate planning. She is widely admired among estate-planning attorneys an highly appreciated by her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Eden for many years, and you cannot find an attorney anywhere in the country who has an estate planning practice that focuses more on the individual needs of the family than Eden's. She is very creative in her planning solutions for her clients, and she is extremely gracious in sharing her skills and practice ideas with other attorneys. She is a recognized leader in national and state estate planning organizations, yet you will feed comfortable and at ease when discussing your estate planning needs with her."
"I have the highest regard for Eden Rose Brown. She is one of the most thoughtful, well respected and trusted lawyers I know. I have had many opportunities to view her work product and it is superb. Eden is very caring with her clients and colleagues and is a great role model for the legal profession."
"Eden Rose Brown is that rare combination of an exceptionally skilled estate planning technician and a sensitive family counselor who truly cares about her clients. I hold Eden in the highest regard as both a fellow professional and kind, compassionate person."
"I endorse this lawyer. Eden Rose Brown, It's just so fun to say; perhaps because it conjures up the type of person she is: dedicated, caring, optimistic and hugable! I have known Eden Rose Brown for several years and have been impressed with the quality services and solutions she provides her clients. The foundation of which is not just saving tax dollars, but also appreciating the value of comprehensive, thoughtful planning for her clients and their loved ones. We have a lot in common as we both served in the military and have been named in the Top 100 of attorneys in the Country by Worth Magazine. We run in the same circles and often present at the same events so I can attest to her knowledge and abilities. I recommend reading the other attorney endorsements and client testimonials as they accurately depict her qualities, professionalism, and skill. I wholeheartedly agree with what they all say."
"I had the pleasure of meeting Eden at a brainstorming session of seven selected estate planning attorneys from around the country. Eden has one of the most compelling personal stories of how she became an estate planning attorney that I've ever heard. Perhaps due to her personal story, Eden has a unique and comprehensive approach to her practice. When most attorneys focus on a "cookie-cutter," out of date approach, Eden has revolutionized the estate planning practice. Eden focuses on not just transferring assets to the next generation, but in transferring values and "life lessons," truly creating a "family legacy." I wholeheartedly endorse Eden."
"Eden Rose Brown is one of the most insightful, caring and creative attorneys I have ever met. Her estate planning skills are unsurpassed. She truly cares for her clients, as is visible in the quality of the work she does for them."
"I have known Eden for quite some time. She is one of the most caring attorneys and people that I know. She is highly experienced in the area of trusts, estates and business entities and I give her the highest recommendation."
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Oregon Super Lawyer 2018, Thomson Reuters
2018
Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis Who's Who
2017
Oregon Super Lawyer 2017, Thomson Reuters
2017
Women in Law Award, Lawyer Monthly
2016
Oregon Super Lawyer 2016, Thomson Reuters
2015
Oregon Super Lawyer 2015, Thomson Reuters
2014
Oregon Excellence Award, USIATC
2014
Oregon Super Lawyer 2014, Thomson Reuters
2013
Top 100 Executives of 2013, Executive Magazine
2013
Oregon Super Lawyer 2013, Law & Politics Magazine
2013
Top Oregon Attorney, Portland Monthly Magazine
2012
Oregon Super Lawyer 2012, Law & Politics Magazine
2012
Top Oregon Attorneys, Portland Monthly Magazine
2011
Oregon Super Lawyer 2011, Law & Politics Magazine
2010
Oregon Super Lawyer 2010, Law & Politics
2009
Oregon Super Lawyer 2009, Law & Politics Magazine
2008
Nation's 100 Top Attorneys, Worth Magazine
2008
Oregon Super Lawyer 2008, Law & Politics Magazine/Oregonian
2007
Oregon Super Lawyer/Rising Star 2007, Law & Politics Magazine/Oregonian
2007
United States Top 100 Attorney, Worth Magazine
2006
Top 100 Attorney, Worth Magazine
2006
Top Oregon Lawyer, Law & Politics Magazine
1992
United States Meritorious Service Medal, United States Air Force
1993 - Present
Founding Attorney & Counsellor at Law, Law Office of Eden Rose Brown
2012 - 2016
Principal and Founder, PracticeBuilders EP, LLC
1997 - 2002
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force (Reserve)
1994 - 1997
State Judge Advocate (Air), HQ, Oregon Air National Guard
1993 - 1994
Judge Advocate, Oregon Air National Guard (142nd FW)
1990 - 1993
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, Western District of Washington
1990 - 1993
Judge Advocate, United States Air Force (Active Duty)
1983 - 2025
Travel Advisor, Eden Worldview Travel / Inteletravel
2019 - Present
WealthCounsel Senior Counsel ForumChair
2009 - Present
American LegionMember
1998 - Present
WealthCounsel, LLCFounding Member
1997 - Present
Willamette Valley Estate Planning CouncilMember
1995 - Present
Oregon Women Lawyers AssociationMember
1994 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1994 - Present
Air National Guard Association of the United StatesLife Member
1994 - Present
Willamette Valley Tax ForumMember
1993 - Present
Marion-Polk County Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
Hawaii Bar AssociationMember
1990 - Present
Oregon State BarMember
1990 - Present
Judge Advocates AssociationLife Member
1982 - Present
Aircraft Owners and Pilots AssociationMember
2019 - 2022
End of Life Choices - OregonBoard Member
2008 - 2017
Wealthcounsel Northwest ForumChair
2006 - 2008
Cedar Sinai Park (Medical/Elder Care)Board of Directors
2004 - 2006
Salem's Riverfront CarouselBoard of Directors
2004 - 2007
Marion-Polk County Medical SocietyBoard Member
2003 - 2006
Chemeketa Community College FoundationBoard of Directors
1994 - 2006
National Network of Estate Planning AttorneysCharter Member
1994 - 1997
Willamette Valley Inns of CourtMember
1994 - 1997
Willamette Humane SocietyBoard of Directors
1991 - 1992
American Bar Association, Military Law CommitteeVice-Chair
2010
Laureate in Advanced Wealth Strategies
1990
Judge Advocate
1990
First Lieutenant
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2025
Advance Directive Workshop
2023
2023
Estate Planning 101: Strategic Overview of Wills, Trusts and Probate
2023
2023
2023
2023
Estate Planning Secrets (and Lessons) of the Rich and Famous
2022
2022
The SECURE Act Workaround - The IRA to TCRUT Strategy
2022
2022 Legal Update for Clients and Advisors
2020
SECURE Act Update and Summary of Law
2020
Inspiring Your Legacy: Introduction to Planned Giving
2019
2017
2017
2017
So You Want to Be A Lawyer
2017
Unpacking the Living Trust
2016
Oregon Realtors' Guide to Estate Planning
2016
2015
2015
2015
2014
21st Century Estate Planning
2014
Understanding Estate Planning Basics
2013
2013
Wealth Preservation Strategies and Tax Law Update
2013
2013
Charitable Gifts of IRA/Retirement Plans and the IRA Charitable Rollover
2013
2012
2012
2012 Estate, Gift and Income Tax Update
2011
21st Century Estate Planning: Why Trust a Living Trust
2011
The ABCs of Estate Planning
2011
2011
Estate Planning in the New Tax Environment
2010
Family Matters
2010
Minors Matter - Planning for Children with Legacy, Stewardship and Love
2010
Living Trusts: The Real Estate Professional's Best Friend
2010
2010
Business Valuation and Succession Planning
2009
The Art of Attraction - Estate Planning & Marketing
2009
IRA Legacy Trusts
2008
Estate Planning for Pets
2008
Estate Planning for Pets
2008
Estate Planning
2008
Estate Planning for the Tax Professional
2007
Faith Based Estate Planning
2007
Pension Protection Act and the IRA Inheritance Trust
2007
Basic Estate Planning - It's Not What You Own, It's What You Value
2007
Values-Based Estate Planning
2007
Retirement Plan Update
2007
IRA Trusts
2007
Community Property in a Separate Property State
2007
Community Property and IRA Trusts
2007
Estate Planning Tips, Tricks and Traps
2007
Rover, Rex, Spot and Fluffy: Estate Planning for Pets
2006
Animal Law & Estate Planning for Companion Animals
2016
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2003
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