Lester O. "Les" Brown

Lester O. "Les" Brown: Insurance Law Expert in Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration

After almost forty years at "Big Law" firms, Lester Brown opened his own firm on October 1, 2024. With a deep knowledge of complex commercial litigation and a focus on representing policyholders in challenging insurance coverage disputes, Les has achieved substantial recoveries for his clients across various industries including electric and gas utilities, tech firms, telecommunications companies, chemical and oil corporations, manufacturers, landlords, and municipalities.

Practice Areas

• Insurance Law
• Commercial Litigation
• Litigation - Insurance
• Cyber Liability
• Environmental Claims
• Construction Law
• Terrorism Claims
• Employers Liability
• First-Party Property Claims
• Builders Risk Policy
• Product Liability
• Environmental Liabilities
• Corporate & Securities Law
• Cybersecurity Breaches

Awards and Recognitions

• Named Best Lawyers® Insurance Law <b>Lawyer of the Year</b> in San Jose for 2026
• Recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC)
• Selected by his professional colleagues on both sides of the Atlantic as a Member of the Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America

In addition to these recognitions, Les has mediated numerous cases and served as an appointed Mediator Panel for the Federal District Court for Central District of California. His expertise spans over 18 states and includes claims from the Caribbean, Ireland, Colombia, Israel, and England, reflecting his wide-reaching knowledge of international insurance law.

Les is a versatile attorney who has successfully handled cases involving:

• A multimillion-dollar baseball arbitration award against London Insurers for a public utility
• An English High Court decision that dismissed Lloyd's of London first-party coverage case in favor of a case brought by the client in their home jurisdiction for the full claim value
• A substantial nine-figure settlement for an energy company’s terrorism loss following a successful trial
• The resolution of a major securities class action with significant contributions from insurance providers, led an international team of experts and foreign lawyers to obtain payment in the hundreds of millions of dollars by an insurance company under a builder's risk policy.

Les Brown’s commitment to excellence is reflected in his dedication to client service, strategic advice, and innovative problem-solving. He approaches each case with a deep understanding of legal principles and real-world implications, ensuring that his clients receive the best possible outcome.

Affiliations

• Firm: Brown Law APC
  • Recognized since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2018
  • City, State, Country: Pacific Grove, California, United States

Education and Credentials

• Universities: Pepperdine University, Cornell University, Georgetown University
• Languages: Not specified in the provided data.
• Bar Admissions: Not specified in the provided data.
• Awards and Recognitions:
  • Named Best Lawyers® Insurance Law <b>Lawyer of the Year</b> in San Jose for 2026
  • Recognized as a Fellow in the American College of Coverage Counsel (ACCC)
• In addition to these recognitions, Les has: