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David J. Brown
The Law Offices of David J. Brown, LC
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Biography
Selected as Best Lawyer in Lawrence, Kansas three years in a row (2013, 2014, and 2015 and in the top 10 since 2015; selected #2 in 2020) by readers of the Lawrence Journal World.
Practice Areas
- Divorce
- Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Elder Law
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Fees
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Kansas
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- New York
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Adjunct Professor -- LGBTQ legal seminar
- University of Kansas School of Law
- - Current
- Managing Attorney
- The Law Offices of David J. Brown, LC
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- Managing Attorney for law firm focusing on family law, criminal law, wills, trusts, estate planning, small business law, and appellate practice. Office opened in August 1992. Served as Douglas County Judge pro tem 1999 and 2000 (small claims and protection from abuse), 2000 (traffic), 2002 and 2003 (small claims). Served as part-time hearing officer, State Department of Health and Environment, 1993. Served on Douglas County criminal appointment panels 1992-1999. Served on Douglas County Juvenile Defense panel: 1994-1996.
Education
- Albany Law School
- J.D
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- Honors: Winner of $500 New York Bar Association 1989 Legal Ethics Award at Albany law School for paper, “As the Cameras Roll (into the courtroom) Should DR-7-107 Fade Out?” Winner of $100 Rosch Prize at Albany Law School as graduate having highest standing in subject of Administrative Law. Student member, Albany Inn of Court, 8/88 to 6/89.
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- University of Kentucky
- B.A | Journalism
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Awards
- Best Lawyer
- Lawrence Journal World
- Named in top 5 lawyers in community (Was #1 in first 3 years of contest)
Professional Associations
- Kansas State Bar
- Member
- Current
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- LGBT Bar Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Family Law Institute
- Member
- - Current
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- Douglas County Bar Association
- Past President
- - Current
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- Judge Hugh Means Inn of Court
- Past president
- - Current
- Activities: Member of organizing committee
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
- LGBT Bar Association's annual conference (Lavender Law), Annual conference, By Zoom
- Family Law Institute
- Presented and discussed the status of LGBTQ family law for Kansas parents at the Family Law Institute portion of the LGBT Bar Association's annual conference (Lavender Law)
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