BALTIMORE — Forbes has recognized Nelson Mullins partner Michael A. Brown in its inaugural 2024 Top 200 Lawyer List. The Top 200 Lawyers List recognizes lawyers with the most impressive track records in their practice areas, are leaders in their fields, and attorneys who are most respected by peers and clients.

Brown is a skilled litigator with the firm's Baltimore office. He handles complex cases in jurisdictions around the country. He has experience in the areas of products liability defense, mass tort litigation, employment law, medical malpractice, and insurance defense, as well as commercial and real estate litigation matters.

In addition to his national clients, Brown also serves as general counsel to numerous local companies and corporations advising on a variety of matters related to employment and business litigation, real estate issues, and concerns unique to the Baltimore-Washington region.

According to the publisher, Forbes assembled an editorial team with broad experience in law practice, coverage of legal news, and knowledge of the legal marketplace. The team then identified a wide pool of eligible candidates through hundreds of interviews with industry insiders, outside nominations, editorial research, and an independent, five-person advisory board of experts. To qualify for consideration, lawyers were required to be active and licensed—and thousands of attorneys from a variety of backgrounds, specializations and jurisdictions were ultimately considered. In-depth research into each candidate yielded evaluations on a variety of criteria, including reputation, industry honors, influence on the legal landscape, advocacy performance, commitment to diversity, and pro bono work. Although a lawyer’s lifetime achievements were considered, emphasis was placed on their most recent accomplishments. Candidates were then rated in seven weighted categories. Learn more about the methodology here.