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Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
75%
20 years | 500 cases
Business
25%
20 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in Oregon for 4 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2021
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 20 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
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Marcus T Brown's Reviews
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Landlord & Tenant
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...
Marcus T Brown's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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."
"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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Experience
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 SectionMember
2014 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Real Estate SectionBoard of Directors
2011 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2005 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
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
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