Jason T. Brown
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| Born | 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Alma mater | Rutgers University |
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| Organization | Brown, LLC (Founder) |
| Website | ifightforyourrights |
Jason T. Brown (born 1971) is a whistleblower lawyer who previously worked as a Special Agent and Legal Advisor for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).[1] He is the founder and head of Brown, LLC, a law firm. The firm focuses on high-end litigation cases, particularly protecting whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act, and was ranked the second most prolific in the country by Lex Machina.[2]
Early life and education
Brown grew up in both New Jersey and California. He is the nephew of songwriter L. Russell Brown. Brown attended J.P. Stevens High School and graduated from Rutgers College in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science. In 1996, he earned his Juris Doctor from Rutgers University. At Rutgers, he was class and student body president, served on the Rutgers Board of Trustees, and was a national debate club champion. He was also a tennis professional and helped run the Rutgers summer tennis program. During law school, he served as editor-in-chief of a law school publication and received a national scholarship for a paper on intellectual property. Brown manages cases across the country and holds licenses in various state and federal bars, such as New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Washington, D.C., and Illinois.
Career
In 1995, Jason T. Brown served as an extern for the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Upon graduating from law school, he commenced a clerkship for a New Jersey Superior Court Judge from 1996 to 1997. While at law school, he received orders for a commission with the Army JAG Corps and orders to report to Ft. Stewart, Georgia. The commission was deferred while he clerked, and ultimately Brown joined the Department of Justice as an FBI Special Agent and Legal Advisor. In this role, he worked with the United States Attorney’s Office, conducted investigations, and provided legal guidance to various federal agencies, including the CIA, United States Secret Service, Immigration & Naturalization Services, and Homeland Security. He worked on notable cases, including the 9/11 investigation, the Daniel Pearl kidnapping, and the Anthrax investigation. In 2005, he left the FBI for private practice and after a couple years on his own became a partner at the Manhattan-based law firm Blau, Brown & Leonard.[3]
After leaving the FBI, Brown also briefly worked as a licensed private detective. He co-starred in the Court TV show "Tarita Virtue Exposed" in 2008, drawing upon his PI license.[4]
In 2013, Brown founded the law firm Brown, LLC, which focuses on whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act and other statutes, mass torts, class actions, and other complex litigation. He has tried cases to verdict all over the country and has sometimes obtained settlements and judgments for the maximum amount possible under the law. Brown, LLC is a mid-sized firm with roughly 25 individuals, including other Department of Justice Alumni.[5]
Brown, LLC is recognized for its work in protecting whistleblowers and has been rated as a prominent force in False Claims Act litigation by Lex Machina, which reported Brown, LLC as the second most prolific False Claims Act firm in the country. The firm has been involved in several significant cases, such as the Temple University falsified rankings scandal, which resulted in a multi-million-dollar settlement. Brown was also the first attorney in the country to file a series of cases against a major pharmaceutical company, leading to a $100 million settlement. His aggregate settlements and judgments exceed $1 billion.[6]
Brown’s legal experience and strategic approach have earned him the highest AV+ Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell.[7]
Award and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Jason T. Brown has received numerous awards and recognitions for his legal work and contributions to the field of law. He has been consistently ranked among the top attorneys in the country by various legal publications and has received accolades from professional organizations for his outstanding work in protecting whistleblowers.[8]
Publications and Speaking Engagements: Brown is a prolific writer and speaker, having authored several articles on whistleblower protection and complex litigation and hundreds of videos. He is a long-standing editor of an Employment Law Journal and has been a featured speaker at numerous legal conferences and seminars, sharing his knowledge on high-stakes litigation and legal strategy.
Media Appearances and Coverage: Brown has been featured in major media outlets for his work on high-profile cases. He has also appeared on national television programs to discuss legal issues related to whistleblowing.
Philanthropy and Community Involvement: In addition to his legal practice, Brown is committed to giving back to the community. He regularly provides pro bono legal services and supports various charitable organizations, especially cancer-related organizations.
Family and Personal Interests
Jason T. Brown's uncle, L. Russell Brown, is a well-known songwriter famous for hits like "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree" and "Knock Three Times." Additionally, Brown has a creative side and contributed a song titled "Lindsay" to the Hugh Grant movie "Music and Lyrics," competition which came in second.
References
- ↑ "Jason Brown". Lawline. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Jason T. Brown". lawyers.justia.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Jason Brown - New Jersey (North) - The National Trial Lawyers Top 100". thenationaltriallawyers.org/. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Jason T. Brown, Brown LLC". www.law360.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Jason T. Brown at AskTheLawyers.com™". www.askthelawyers.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Jason T. Brown - Jersey City, New Jersey - Lawyer". lawyers.usnews.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ "Brown, LLC Law Firm Profile | BCGSearch.com". www.bcgsearch.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ↑ Oct 07, EIN Presswire (7 October 2022). "BROWN LLC OBTAINS EARLY JUDGMENT IN WAGE AND HOUR SUIT AGAINST FAST PACE HEALTH". KOIN.com. Retrieved 26 June 2024.