A founding member of the firm, Attorney Richard Brown has been practicing law for 35 years. His principal areas of practice include criminal law and civil litigation in both federal and state courts. Attorney Brown is a former Assistant Attorney General and a former prosecutor for the State of Connecticut. He has handled numerous felony cases, including several murder cases. Additionally, he specializes in white-collar federal and state criminal cases, including insider trading and other securities violations, and government corruption investigations. Mr. Brown has represented individuals, both in and out of governmental service during numerous federal and state grand jury probes. He is known as one of the most respected white collar criminal defense attorneys in Hartford and in Connecticut. He is frequently quoted in the press on issues involving criminal law.

Attorney Brown is also a Special Master for the U.S. District Court of Connecticut. He is regularly called as an expert in criminal litigation and sought out by the media for comment on criminal matters.

With regard to administrative law, he has represented numerous lawyers, educators, doctors and other health care professionals before many federal and state administrative agencies, particularly in connection with attempts to suspend or revoke professional licenses.

Attorney Brown has been listed in Best Lawyers in America and Connecticut Super Lawyers for many years. He has attained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut and in federal court, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Attorney Brown is a member of the Connecticut Bar Association, and is a member and past chairman of the Criminal Justice Section. He is also a member of the Connecticut Bar Admissions Committee, the Hartford County Bar Association, and the American College of Trial Attorneys.