Marcus T Brown

Marcus T Brown

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 20 years

Real estate Lawyer Practice Areas: Real Estate, Business

About Marcus

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Real Estate 75%

Practices real estate litigation and provides drafting and advice to clients regarding real estate matters. Has experience in a variety of real estate issues, including purchases and sales, residential mortgages, foreclosures, evictions, HOAs, lien priority, land use restrictions, easements, and boundary disputes.

20 years | 500 cases

75%
Business 25%

Provides outside general counsel services to businesses and assists with a variety of transactions, start-up issues, and corporate compliance, such as, LLC and corporate formations, partnership issues, and contract drafting and negotiations.

20 years | 100 cases

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 4 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 20 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

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Marcus T Brown's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Juan & Merlinda F. | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family

Real Estate Transaction Enforced

Marcus was referred to us from our lawyer and we were pleasantly surprised to have him represent out case. We felt that right away even in our first meeting with him, he was very professional and very assertive even just briefly hearing our case. He acted right away on our behalf. We had a sensative ...family issue and he handled eventing for us so we could avoid any further emotional turmoil. He handled everything in a timely professional manner. We were so relieved to have settled so promptly and out of court. We can't thank him enough for all his help. Thanks again Marcus!

Posted by Maggie | February 17, 2016 | Real Estate

Knowledgeable, patient, kind.

I am a Realtor who initially met Marcus because he was helping my client during the course of a real estate transaction. However, it turned out that he also helped me! I just referred him to another client who, in turn, was impressed with his expertise, his professionalism, and his kind manner.

Posted by Purnima Prasad | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Foreclosure

I would recommend Marcus to anyone. I have had great experience with him and he is very honest to what he does. My foreclosure was resolved and I was able to save my house. I have fought with the lender for 9 months on my own and Marcus resolved it in a month. Five start for Marcus

Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2015 | Landlord & Tenant

Eviction Settlement

After receiving an eviction notice from my apartment complex, I immediately was referred to Marcus by a friend. Marcus offered to review my case and provide a consultation free of charge. Marcus was extremely thorough, honest and direct when it came to providing me with the facts I needed to potentia...lly win a case against the apartment complex. In the end, Marcus was able to help me reach a dismissal of the case and he ensured the dismissal with the court was filed correctly. Marcus followed up with me throughout the entire process to ensure I was comfortable with what was happening in the process and was genuinely concerned about answering all questions I had throughout the process. Marcus is very experienced, knowledgeable and extremely trustworthy as he followed through with everything he stated. I would highly recommend Marcus for any legal needs you may have. Thanks again Marcus.

Posted by Peter | August 10, 2010 | Employment & Labor

The rare attorney you're looking for...

Mr. Brown, on a very short timeline, helped me evaluate a severance agreement that ended my 25-year executive career. He was thorough in identifying and evaluating the large agreement, and as a result, I was able to make changes and avoid unnecessary competitive restrictions that were embedded in th...e document language. He was excellent at researching all aspects of the agreement and more importantly, explaining their meanings and nuances to me so that I could make final decisions about final document terms confidently. Having worked with a number of corporate attorneys over the years, I found Mr. Brown to be among the one or two best of them. He is knowledgeable and thorough in his evaluations, keeps a level-headed perspective on the risk/reward in the legal situation, and effectively empowers his client to make informed decisions. He provides exactly what you want and need when you look for legal help.

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Marcus T Brown's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Wu

Real estate lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Marcus for his excellent client support and knowledge of real estate and business law, including litigation. I have had the opportunity to refer clients to Marcus and have always received excellent feedback."

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Steven Kahn

Real estate lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marcus is a great advocate for his clients, a formidable opponent, and an impressive issue-spotter. More important, he "gets it" - he knows when to fight, when to make a business decision, and when to seek resolution."

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Joshua Bryan

Litigation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Marcus is passionate about the law. When complex issues arise, he is ready and able to provide a thoughtful, intelligent and objective analysis to facilitate the best end result possible for clients. If I needed representation in any matter whatsoever, I would not hesitate to give Marcus a call. I have that much confidence in his ability."

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Martha Alexander

Estate planning lawyer

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James Wu

Employment and labor lawyer

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Steven Kahn

Real estate lawyer

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Vahishta Falahati

Real estate lawyer

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Joshua Bryan

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Award of Distinction for Public Service, Access to Justice Institute, Seattle University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Marcus T. Brown

2009 - 2015

Attorney, Wolfe & Wyman LLP

2007 - 2009

Attorney, Plastiras & Terrizzi, APC

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Marcus T. Brown, Attorney at Law

2004 - 2005

Legal Intern, Federal Trade Commission

Associations

2015 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Solo Practice and Small Firm Section

Member

2014 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate Section

Board of Directors

2011 - Present

Contra Costa County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2005 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Escrow litigation from real estate investment scheme

Settled

Fraudulent real estate document cases (Cal. Superior Court, Sacramento County, Marin County, El Dorado County)

Cleared title to clients' properties

REO title litigation

Settled

Debrunner v. Deutsche Bank Nat. Trust Co. (2012) 204 Cal. App. 4th 433

Defended appeal, landmark precedent

Trust litigation over multi-unit property

Settled

Auto Finance Litigation

Settled

Successful Defense of Real Estate Brokerage

Summary judgment for the clients

Internet stalking case

Settled

Lender/loan servicer liability cases in state and federal court

Defensed/settled

Bankruptcy litigation

Defensed/settled

Warranty claims against auto manufacturers

Claims paid

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Education

2005

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Middle Tennessee State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

The First Two Years of the Homeowner Bill of Rights

The First Two Years of the Homeowner Bill of Rights

2013

The Intersection Between Deeds of Trust and Articles 3 and 9 of the Commercial Code

The Intersection Between Deeds of Trust and Articles 3 and 9 of the Commercial Code

2012

In-depth Title Insurance Principles

Impact of Bankrutpcy on Real Estate and Title Insurance

2012

In-depth Title Insurance Principles

Ethics Problems Related to Title Insurance

2011

Collections: Seeking and Collecting a Judgment

Averting Potential Ethical Problems in Collections

2010

Mortgage Banking Roundtable

2010 Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

2007

South Seattle Community College Intro to Law

Intro to Law

2007

South Seattle Community College Business Law

Business Law

Publications

2012

California Mortgage Bankers Association Legal News Dodd-Frank Changes QWR Response Deadlines & Liability
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