About Richard

Richard Brown is a lawyer primarily based in Hoover, Alabama, with over 4 decades in the field in various legal fields, which includes labor law, immigration regulation, binding dispute resolution and facilitated negotiation, and legal rights. He is a partner at Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, the place he leads the Birmingham workplace. The company is located at 2 Chase Corporate Drive, Suite one hundred twenty, Birmingham, AL 35244, and gives complete legal services throughout more than one practice areas. His leadership role at such a prominent firm indicates his extensive knowledge and commitment to client advocacy. Mr. Brown earned his Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Alabama in 1978. Prior to that, he finished his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at Auburn University in 1973.

This solid instructional basis gave him the abilities important to navigate complicated legal matters successfully. His academic achievements reflect a dedication to knowing each the legal and business elements of law, which is crucial in his numerous practice. Throughout his career, Mr. Brown has represented clients in lots of legal matters, including employment discrimination, salary disputes, and civil rights violations. His experience extends to dealing with complicated immigration matters, such as removal defense and household-based visa applications. This breadth of expertise enables him to address the needs of each client. Additionally, he has effectively facilitated dispute resolutions for both employers and personnel thru arbitration and facilitated negotiation, demonstrating his versatility in conflict resolution.

Before becoming a member of Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP, Mr. Brown practiced regulation in Georgia, where he was licensed to the State Bar in 1979. His experience in each Alabama and Georgia lets in him to navigate the areas of law of multiple jurisdictions successfully. This dual-state practice complements his ability to serve clients. This offers tailor-made legal answers that meet their wants. Mr. Brown has been acknowledged for his expert excellence, earning the AV Preeminent Peer Rated award in 2021.

This honor displays his excessive ethical standards and robust expert skills, as recognized by his peers in the legal network. He has additionally been decided on to Super Lawyers from 2009 to 2024, highlighting his consistent performance and popularity. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Brown is actively involved in expert associations, including the Georgia State Bar. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, he's nicely-equipped to serve clients successfully, ensuring that language obstacles do now not hinder access to high quality legal representation.

Education

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

MBA (1978) | Masters of Business Administration

1975

University of Alabama - Tuscaloosa

J.D. (1978) | Law

1975

Auburn University

B.S. (1973) | Business Administration

1969

Accepted Jurisdictions

Georgia

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama U.S. District Court
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama U.S. District Court
Supreme Court of Alabama State Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Georgia State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Employment Law Immigration Law Arbitration & Mediation Civil Rights

Office Locations

Main Office

 2 Chase Corporate Drive Suite 120 Hoover AL 35244