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In January 1897, attorney P.H. Nelson left his position as solicitor of the Fifth Judicial Circuit to set up a private law practice in Columbia, S.C. The State newspaper contained a short but prescient news item on Jan. 26 about the endeavor, which noted that "the new firm should meet with great success."
And they were right. Today, Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP offers legal services in 15 states and the District of Columbia from 31 offices with 930+ attorneys, policy advisors, and professionals. It is the 71st largest law firm in the nation based on 2020 gross revenues, according to The American Lawyer’s Am Law 100, a legal news organization that tracks law firm growth.
Throughout 2022, Nelson Mullins will be sharing seminal events from its history that highlight its growth from a one-man firm in 1897 to where we are today. Click here to learn more.
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Michael A. Brown
Partner
Suite 1600
Baltimore, MD 21201
Suite 900
Washington, D.C., 20001
Mike handles complex cases in jurisdictions around the country. Mike 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, Mike also serves as general counsel to numerous local companies and corporations,...
Mike handles complex cases in jurisdictions around the country. Mike 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, Mike 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.
advising on a variety of matters related to employment and business litigation, real estate issues, and concerns unique to the Baltimore-Washington region.
Experience
- During more than 30 years of practice, has represented large national corporations that run the gamut of industries and include 17 Fortune 500 corporations in numerous litigation matters
- Has tried more than 80 cases to verdict for these corporations and has tried cases in 24 states, including in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the United States, from Maryland to Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Arizona, and Washington, D.C., among others
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, JD (1989)
- College of the Holy Cross, BS (1986)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Court of Appeals of Maryland
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Practice Areas
Industries
- During more than 30 years of practice, has represented large national corporations that run the gamut of industries and include 17 Fortune 500 corporations in numerous litigation matters
- Has tried more than 80 cases to verdict for these corporations and has tried cases in 24 states, including in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the United States, from Maryland to Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Arizona, and Washington, D.C., among others
Media
Recognitions
- Litigators of the Week, The American Lawyer's Litigation Daily (Aug. 6, 2021)
- Profiles in Diversity Journal — Black Leaders Worth Watching™ Awards (2020)
- LMG Life Sciences — Star in Non–IP Litigation & Enforcement for Product Liability (2019–2020)
- Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (2020–2022); National Practice Area Star – Product Liability (2020); Finalist for Attorney of the Year – Product Liability (2020–2021); Local Litigation Star – Insurance, Product Liability (2022)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 for Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action - defense: toxic tort (2019, 2021); Leading Lawyer (2021)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business: Product Liability & Mass Torts – Nationwide (2021), Litigation: General Commercial – Maryland (2019–2021), Recognized Practitioner, Litigation: General Commercial (2018)
- Savoy Magazine's "Most Influential Black Lawyers" (2018)
- Advocates for Children and Youth Pro Bono Service Award
- Best Lawyers in America®, Named "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants – Baltimore (2014)
- Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation (2011–2012); Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2011–2022); Products Liability Litigation – Defendants (2011–2022); Commercial Litigation (2013–2022); Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2019–2022)
- Greater Baltimore Committee Bridging the Gap Award
- Maryland Super Lawyers®, Civil Litigation Defense and Employment Litigation: Defense (2010–2012); Civil Litigation Defense (2013–2022); Top 100: Civil Litigation (2020)
- Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Diversity & the Bar Magazine, Named "2015 Rainmaker"
- The Daily Record Leadership in Law, Leadership in Law Award (2017)
- The National Law Journal's "Litigation Trailblazers & Pioneers" (2014)
- Top 100 Minority Enterprises for 2009
Professional Activities
Current and Past Professional Activities
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association, Member
- Baltimore City Bar Association, Board Member
- Baltimore City Compensation Committee, Board Member
- Baltimore Medical Systems, Board Member
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- District of Columbia Federal Bar Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Maryland Bar Association
- Maryland Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Board Member
- Monumental City Bar Association, Board Member
- National Bar Association
Community
- Baltimore Urban League, Board Member
- Homeless Persons Representation Project, Foundation Fundraising Chairman
- Mother Seton Academy, Board Member
- Living Classrooms Foundation, Board Member
- Mayor Martin O'Malley's Transition Team for Public Safety, Chairman
- Former member, President's Roundtable
- Walters Art Museum, Board Member
Mike handles complex cases in jurisdictions around the country. Mike 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, Mike 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.
Experience
Following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.- During more than 30 years of practice, has represented large national corporations that run the gamut of industries and include 17 Fortune 500 corporations in numerous litigation matters
- Has tried more than 80 cases to verdict for these corporations and has tried cases in 24 states, including in some of the most challenging jurisdictions in the United States, from Maryland to Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Virginia, Mississippi, Florida, Ohio, California, Louisiana, Missouri, Arizona, and Washington, D.C., among others
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center, JD (1989)
- College of the Holy Cross, BS (1986)
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- Maryland
- Court of Appeals of Maryland
- Supreme Court of the United States
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
Practice Areas
- Insurance
- Motor Vehicle Manufacturers & Distributors
- Asbestos
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Premises Liability
- Products Liability - Consumer & Mechanical
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Toxic Torts
Industries
- Litigators of the Week, The American Lawyer's Litigation Daily (Aug. 6, 2021)
- Profiles in Diversity Journal — Black Leaders Worth Watching™ Awards (2020)
- LMG Life Sciences — Star in Non–IP Litigation & Enforcement for Product Liability (2019–2020)
- Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (2020–2022); National Practice Area Star – Product Liability (2020); Finalist for Attorney of the Year – Product Liability (2020–2021); Local Litigation Star – Insurance, Product Liability (2022)
- Recognized by The Legal 500 for Dispute resolution: Product liability, mass tort, and class action - defense: toxic tort (2019, 2021); Leading Lawyer (2021)
- Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business: Product Liability & Mass Torts – Nationwide (2021), Litigation: General Commercial – Maryland (2019–2021), Recognized Practitioner, Litigation: General Commercial (2018)
- Savoy Magazine's "Most Influential Black Lawyers" (2018)
- Advocates for Children and Youth Pro Bono Service Award
- Best Lawyers in America®, Named "Lawyer of the Year" in the area of Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants – Baltimore (2014)
- Best Lawyers in America®, Mass Tort Litigation (2011–2012); Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants (2011–2022); Products Liability Litigation – Defendants (2011–2022); Commercial Litigation (2013–2022); Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants (2019–2022)
- Greater Baltimore Committee Bridging the Gap Award
- Maryland Super Lawyers®, Civil Litigation Defense and Employment Litigation: Defense (2010–2012); Civil Litigation Defense (2013–2022); Top 100: Civil Litigation (2020)
- Minority Corporate Counsel Association, Diversity & the Bar Magazine, Named "2015 Rainmaker"
- The Daily Record Leadership in Law, Leadership in Law Award (2017)
- The National Law Journal's "Litigation Trailblazers & Pioneers" (2014)
- Top 100 Minority Enterprises for 2009
Current and Past Professional Activities
- American College of Trial Lawyers
- American Bar Association, Member
- Baltimore City Bar Association, Board Member
- Baltimore City Compensation Committee, Board Member
- Baltimore Medical Systems, Board Member
- District of Columbia Bar Association
- District of Columbia Federal Bar Association
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Litigation Counsel of America
- Maryland Bar Association
- Maryland Defense Trial Lawyers Association
- Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service, Board Member
- Monumental City Bar Association, Board Member
- National Bar Association
- Baltimore Urban League, Board Member
- Homeless Persons Representation Project, Foundation Fundraising Chairman
- Mother Seton Academy, Board Member
- Living Classrooms Foundation, Board Member
- Mayor Martin O'Malley's Transition Team for Public Safety, Chairman
- Former member, President's Roundtable
- Walters Art Museum, Board Member
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