Stephen A. Brown

Stephen A. Brown: Experienced Estate Planning & Business Litigation Attorney in Raleigh, NC

Stephen A. Brown is a Board Certified Specialist in Estate Planning and Probate Law dedicated to providing comprehensive legal solutions for individuals and closely held businesses. With over a decade of experience, Mr. Brown focuses his practice on business formation and structuring, sophisticated wealth transfer planning, and expertly navigating complex litigation involving fiduciaries, trusts, estates, and guardianships. He is committed to protecting your assets, ensuring your wishes are honored, and providing clear, strategic counsel throughout every stage of the legal process.

As a trusted legal advisor, Mr. Brown’s expertise extends to a wide array of areas, offering tailored solutions to meet your unique needs. He regularly advises individuals on a range of estate planning strategies, leveraging the power of simple and complex trust arrangements to achieve their personal and charitable objectives, always with a focus on tax-advantaged solutions. His extensive experience includes meticulously handling will disputes, navigating breach of fiduciary duty claims, addressing marital rights within estate and trust structures, and implementing strategies for irrevocable trust modification and robust asset protection.

Beyond individual estate planning, Mr. Brown possesses a deep understanding of closely held businesses. He advises clients on critical governance matters, assists with mergers and acquisitions, develops comprehensive buy-sell agreements, crafts employment agreements, and provides expert guidance on federal and state tax disputes. His ability to blend legal expertise with a keen business acumen makes him a valuable partner for closely held companies and family businesses seeking stability and strategic growth.

Mr. Brown’s commitment to excellence is underscored by his academic background. He graduated with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as a staff member and published author of the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology. His contributions to legal scholarship demonstrate a dedication to innovation and a thorough understanding of legal principles. Following his time at UNC, he joined Young Moore and Henderson in 2011 and was subsequently named a shareholder in 2014, solidifying his position as a leading legal professional in the Raleigh area.

Key Practice Areas:

• Business Organizations: Mr. Brown specializes in the formation and structuring of businesses, including LLCs and partnerships, ensuring optimal legal frameworks for your ventures.
• Corporate Law: He provides comprehensive corporate legal services, covering governance, compliance, and strategic transactions.
• Litigation - Trusts and Estates: Mr. Brown’s litigation expertise focuses on disputes involving trusts, estates, and guardianships, providing aggressive defense and strategic counsel.
• Trusts and Estates: He advises on all aspects of trust and estate planning, including will contests, fiduciary liability, and estate administration.

Awards & Recognition: Stephen A. Brown has consistently been recognized for his outstanding legal abilities and dedication to his clients. These accolades include:

• Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Trusts and Estates
• Practice Area: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law, Nonprofit / Charities Law, Tax Law
• Recipient of the J. Nelson Young Tax Scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of Law
• Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers® 2018 as a “Rising Star” (a category for attorneys age 40 and younger)
• Named in Business North Carolina Legal Elite in the area of Tax/Estate Planning (2019)
• Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© in Trusts and Estates (2019, 2020)
• Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2019

Education & Credentials:

• University of North Carolina School of Law – Graduated with Honors
• Staff Member & Published Author, North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology
• Bar Admissions: Admitted to the bar of North Carolina.

If you are facing complex estate planning challenges, require guidance on business litigation, or need expert representation in trust and guardianship matters, Stephen A. Brown offers the experience, knowledge, and dedication you deserve. He is committed to providing responsive, strategic counsel and achieving the best possible outcome for your case. Contact him today to schedule a consultation. He is currently listed in Raleigh, North Carolina, and serves clients throughout the United States.