Peter C Brown

Peter C Brown

Real Estate. Business. Litigation. Done Right.
  • Real Estate Law, Business Law, Insurance Defense
  • Michigan
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Biography

Peter Brown concentrates his practice on litigation, real estate, and business law. He regularly represents individuals, businesses, lenders, and insurance companies in a wide range of civil litigation and transactional matters.

As a seasoned, trial-tested litigator, Pete is recognized as one of Michigan’s leading trial attorneys. He has successfully handled complex, high-stakes cases in both state and federal courts, having litigated in more than 40 state circuit courts across Michigan. His litigation experience includes real estate disputes, commercial litigation, insurance defense, creditors’ rights, and probate litigation. He is also an experienced appellate advocate, frequently appearing before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

Pete is also regarded as one of the state’s premier real estate attorneys. He has litigated and resolved hundreds of complex real estate disputes, including real estate title matters, quiet title actions, boundary and easement issues, trespass claims, lien priority disputes, zoning and land use issues, and property tax foreclosure disputes. He also represents clients with all aspects of real estate transactional matters, including sales, purchases, financing, and closings.

Pete also advises and represents businesses of all sizes. He frequently represents companies and business owners with business formations, corporate services, commercial litigation, business sales and acquisitions, and the drafting, review, and negotiation of contracts.

Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Easements, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Insurance Defense
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
State Bar of Michigan
ID Number: P71592
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Attorney
The Gallagher Law Firm, PLC
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Education
Michigan State University College of Law
J.D. (2007) | Law
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Western Michigan University
B.A. (2004) | Political Science and Public Law
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Awards
Rising Star
Super Lawyers
From 2012 to 2021, Mr. Brown was recognized annually as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, an honor awarded to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in Michigan who have demonstrated excellence in the practice of law and meet early-career achievement criteria.
Professional Associations
State Bar of Michigan  # P71592
Member
Current
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Ingham County Bar Association
Member
Current
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Brown Law of Michigan, PLC
Contact & Map
1755 Abbey Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
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