Philip Y. "Phil" Brown
Boston, MA
Trusted appellate attorney serving Boston.
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Philip Y. "Phil" Brown is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Brown Counsel.
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- Boston, MASSACHUSETTS
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- Appellate · Business · Litigation
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Litigation matters from Boston, MASSACHUSETTS.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Boston) (2023).
About Philip Y. "Phil" Brown: Philip Y. "Phil" Brown is an attorney based in Boston, MASSACHUSETTS. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Litigation. Currently practicing at Brown Counsel.
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Philip Y. "Phil" Brown represents clients in Boston, Massachusetts across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Philip Y. "Phil" Brown
A seasoned litigator and certified mediator, Phil Brown handles complex disputes—in business, trade secret, employment, zoning, security and appellate cases—with creative and effective strategies that have won him the respect of other attorneys and the appreciation of his wide-ranging clients, both plaintiffs and defendants. Since his career began over 20 years ago at the internationally recognized law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Phil's skills have helped him achieve success in high-stakes cases in trial and appellate courts and before state boards and state/federal agencies. Whatever situation is presented, Phil keenly analyzes problems and devises creative yet practical solutions that work to resolve complicated legal issues. His lengthy track record of success testifies to those skills. He is also adept at evaluating potential cases for clients, monitoring and evaluating current cases handled by other counsel and acting as a consultant for clients in ongoing negotiations and litigation.
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Education
Northeastern University
J.D. · 1988
New York University
MA · 1985
Haverford College
BA · 1983
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Massachusetts, Massa
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Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Boston)
2023
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, highest rating given to attorneys
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Super Lawyers National Edition Corporate Counsel.
2026
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Philip Y. "Phil" Brown focuses on Appellate, Business, Litigation, and M&A.
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Philip Y. "Phil" Brown primarily serves clients in Boston, Massachusetts.
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