Managing Attorney for Moynahan & Minnella, Attorney Brown practices in the areas of family/divorce for domestic families and same-sex couples, as well as criminal defense and personal injury.
Attorney Brown is an experienced family law attorney in all matters related to domestic partnerships, civil unions and marriages; including same-sex marriage and divorce; second marriages and senior marriages. Attorney Brown is experienced at providing counsel and advice prior to entering into a domestic partnership or marriage as well as working with clients who are ending their relationship.
- Prenuptial agreements, civil unions, custody, child support, divorce and relocation
- Counsel Same-Sex Couples on critical legal issues and rights prior to entering into civil unions and applicable to in-state and out-of-state issues; litigation of same-sex custody and divorce cases
- Litigated dissolution of civil unions
- Representation for Second and Senior Marriages on personal estate issues, children, contested guardianship situations and prenuptial agreements
An extensive portion of Attorney Brown’s practice is dedicated to the representation of children. His unique experience working as a Child Advocate and Family Special Master puts him in the position of being able to objectively evaluate the facts and evidence to propose resolution that is fair to all parties and in the best interest of the children.
- Child Advocate ~ Guardian Ad Litem: Appointed by the Court to represent best interests of children in event of contentious custody litigation.
- Appointed Family Special Master for Judicial District of Waterbury – review, analyze and recommend resolution of financial matters for divorce at Regional Family Trial Docket in Middletown – works in partnership with mental health professionals with a focus on custodial issues
Attorney Brown’s criminal defense work has been across the state in all levels from DMV violations, misdemeanors, felonies, habeas and appellate work. Attorney Brown has also litigated numerous motor vehicle and slip and fall personal injury cases.
In addition to his litigation practice, Attorney Brown performs business consulting and general counsel work. For four years, Attorney Brown served as General Counsel for a general contracting company specializing in estate restoration. These services included business entity creation and dissolution, corporate structure, maintenance and planning, contract negotiation and drafting and ancillary litigation such as debt collection, breach of contract and workers' compensation.
In practice since 1995, Attorney Brown holds a Juris Doctor degree and a Bachelor of Science Degree from Quinnipiac. He is licensed in the State of Connecticut, the State of New York, the United States District Court of Connecticut and the United States District Court of Northern District of New York.
Professional Affiliations:
- Waterbury Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Connecticut Bar Association, Family Law Section
- New York State Bar Association
Contact Information
Email Address: wbrown@moynahanlawfirm.com
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