Peter Brown & Associates, PLLC

Who We Are

Peter Brown founded this innovative boutique practice to serve the needs of companies developing, buying or selling technology. The firm also provides general business counseling to foreign companies entering the U.S. market and individuals confronting complex business issues. BrownTechLegal includes a network of highly experienced "virtual" legal professionals who are available to staff complex litigation or business matters. It conducts litigation in federal and state courts and in private arbitrations. The firm can draft and negotiate a broad array of agreements relating to the Internet, computer software, licensing content, website terms and conditions, outsourcing and related technology transactions. The firm also offers arbitration and mediation services. BrownTechLegal embraces the potential of using technology to increase the quality of service, create flexible work arrangements and offer clients exceptional value. Further information can be found at www.browntechlegal.com.

Practices

Professional and time-bound services.

Information Technology Transactions

Throughout his career Mr. Brown has also been lead counsel in technology transactions involving information technology systems, electronic commerce, computer games, intellectual property, content distribution, mobile phone apps, outsourcing, patent licensing, hardware purchases and software licensing.

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Arbitration and Mediation

Peter Brown has made alternate dispute resolution an important part of his legal practice. For over a decade he has served as an arbitrator and mediator. Mr. Brown currently serves on thePanel of Neutrals of the American Arbitration Association, the International Centre for Dispute Resolution and as a Distinguished Neutral for Federal Arbitration, Inc. (FedArb).

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Litigation practice

Technology and the protection of intellectual property has been a focus of Mr. Brown's commercial litigation practice throughout his career. He has appeared in federal and state courts across the United States as lead counsel and he has represented parties in numerous arbitrations.

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Data Protection and Cyber Security

Mr. Brown has advised clients engaged in reviewing their information technology systems for data breaches and security. He has advised U.S. and foreign clients on procedures and handbooks in planning for potential security breaches.

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Practice History

Prior to forming Peter Brown & Associates PLLC in 2013, Mr. Brown was a partner in the New York office of Baker & Hostetler LLP where he served as leader of its National Information Technology Practice Group for five years. He was previously a founder and co-managing partner of Brown Raysman Millstein Felder & Steiner LLP one of the pioneering New York law firms in the field of information technology. He practiced with that firm for over twenty-five years. At Dartmouth College, Mr. Brown served as an adjunct Professor of Computer Law for five years in its graduate computer science management program.