Stephen D. Brown
Of Counsel
With over 25 years of civil litigation and corporate counsel experience, Stephen excels in trial advocacy and works closely with clients to advance their goals.
A Practice of Trial Advocacy
and Business Counsel
For twenty-seven years, Stephen D. Brown has provided experienced trial advocacy and corporate counsel to businesses, majority/minority shareholders, and individuals. Mr. Brown’s focused practice areas include:
- Trial, arbitration, and mediation advocacy
- Majority, minority and fiduciary business disputes
- Non-compete, non-solicit matters and business restraining orders
- Contract drafting, review, and breach of contract matters
- Corporate governance and disputes
Relationships and Results
Stephen has maintained relationships with clients, courts, and counsel for decades. While understanding the importance of resolving disputes outside the courtroom, Stephen also recognizes the critical role of trial advocacy when disputes spiral into litigation:
Practice Areas
- Contract Disputes and Litigation
- Non-Compete Actions and Enforcement
- Property Disputes
- Misrepresentation and Fraud
- Trial, Mediation, Arbitration
- Majority/Minority Shareholder Disputes
- Appellate Advocacy
In addition to trial advocacy, Stephen has served as outside counsel and as in-house counsel to central Ohio businesses guiding clients through employment matters, corporate governance, and asset acquisitions.
Education and Bar Admissions
Stephen graduated Magna Cum Laude, Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio, Juris Doctor, 1998. Stephen was inducted into the Order of the Curia and earned admission into the Editorial Board of Capital University Law Review. Stephen obtained his Bachelor of Business degree from Ohio University, 1986, graduating Magna Cum Laude.
Stephen is admitted to the Ohio Bar, Northern and Southern Federal District Courts of Ohio, and the US Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit.
Affiliations and Community
Stephen and his family live in the Historic District of Lancaster. Stephen has served on several local boards such as Red Cross, Maywood Mission, and the Lancaster Performing Arts Center. Ohio University awarded Stephen the Alumni Leadership Award for his professional commitment to, and achievements within, the Lancaster community.