Mr. Brown is one of the few attorneys who has been certified as a specialist by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization in both Taxation Law (1973-1998) and in Probate, Estate Planning and Trust Law (since 1991). Additionally, he has more than thirty years' experience in estate planning, estate administration, and transactions involving closely held businesses. As a result, he is uniquely qualified to coordinate a client's tax, business, and personal planning needs.

Special Expertise

• Comprehensive estate plans
• Revocable living trusts
• Wills
• Financial and healthcare powers of attorney
• Irrevocable life insurance trusts
• Annual gift programs
• Generation-skipping trusts
• Family partnerships
• Family limited liability companies

Academic Credentials

• J.D., Stanford University
• B.B.A., magna cum laude, University of Notre Dame

Professional Designations

• State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Taxation Law (1973-1998)
• State Bar of California Certified Specialist in Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law (since 1991)

Professional Affiliations

• California Continuing Education of the Bar, Lecturer
• San Mateo County Bar Association - Estate Planning/Probate Section
• State Bar of California

Civic Affiliations

• Rotary Club of San Mateo

Honors and Awards

• Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers® list, 2009 and 2010

• Estate Planning, Trusts & Wealth Transfer