Brian Brown, Esq.
Associate Attorney at Kohl & Cook Law Firm LLC- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Attorney
U.S. District Court, Northern District of OhioJan, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Attorney
U.S. District Court, Southern District of OhioJun, 2018- Oct, 2024 -
Attorney
Supreme Court of OhioNov, 2017- Oct, 2024 -
Notary Public
Ohio Secretary of State
Experience
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Kohl & Cook Law Firm LLC
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Attorney
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Nov 2021 - Present
• Lead litigation counsel on matters related to construction disputes, business litigation, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. • Practiced in contract negotiation, review, and other transactional work where I provided straightforward solutions and advice to my clients and corporate shareholders. • Negotiated and drafted multiple commercial leases, buy/sell agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, and lease amendments. • Selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer and… Show more • Lead litigation counsel on matters related to construction disputes, business litigation, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. • Practiced in contract negotiation, review, and other transactional work where I provided straightforward solutions and advice to my clients and corporate shareholders. • Negotiated and drafted multiple commercial leases, buy/sell agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, and lease amendments. • Selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer and Ohio Rising Star Honoree by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers. Show less • Lead litigation counsel on matters related to construction disputes, business litigation, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. • Practiced in contract negotiation, review, and other transactional work where I provided straightforward solutions and advice to my clients and corporate shareholders. • Negotiated and drafted multiple commercial leases, buy/sell agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, and lease amendments. • Selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer and… Show more • Lead litigation counsel on matters related to construction disputes, business litigation, consumer protection, and foreclosure defense. • Practiced in contract negotiation, review, and other transactional work where I provided straightforward solutions and advice to my clients and corporate shareholders. • Negotiated and drafted multiple commercial leases, buy/sell agreements, construction contracts, letters of intent, and lease amendments. • Selected as a 2023 Super Lawyer and Ohio Rising Star Honoree by Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers. Show less
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Quality Control and Document Review Attorney
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2022
• Reviewed documents compiled by multiple custodians for relevancy, confidentiality, privilege, and statutory protection under multiple federal and state statutes. • Selected multiple times to be part of a small elite team which performed two levels of quality control. • Effectively managed work performed by reviewers as a team lead. • Collaborated with other Quality Control Attorneys in developing strategies for solving complex review policy issues implemented by custodians and… Show more • Reviewed documents compiled by multiple custodians for relevancy, confidentiality, privilege, and statutory protection under multiple federal and state statutes. • Selected multiple times to be part of a small elite team which performed two levels of quality control. • Effectively managed work performed by reviewers as a team lead. • Collaborated with other Quality Control Attorneys in developing strategies for solving complex review policy issues implemented by custodians and clients. Show less • Reviewed documents compiled by multiple custodians for relevancy, confidentiality, privilege, and statutory protection under multiple federal and state statutes. • Selected multiple times to be part of a small elite team which performed two levels of quality control. • Effectively managed work performed by reviewers as a team lead. • Collaborated with other Quality Control Attorneys in developing strategies for solving complex review policy issues implemented by custodians and… Show more • Reviewed documents compiled by multiple custodians for relevancy, confidentiality, privilege, and statutory protection under multiple federal and state statutes. • Selected multiple times to be part of a small elite team which performed two levels of quality control. • Effectively managed work performed by reviewers as a team lead. • Collaborated with other Quality Control Attorneys in developing strategies for solving complex review policy issues implemented by custodians and clients. Show less
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Partial Ownership
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Mar 2013 - Mar 2022
• Silent partner in a real estate investment trust which owns multiple properties in southern Ohio. • Collaboration with other partners in trust in regards to investment opportunities and fund management. • Silent partner in a real estate investment trust which owns multiple properties in southern Ohio. • Collaboration with other partners in trust in regards to investment opportunities and fund management.
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DOUCET & ASSOCIATES CO., LPA
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United States
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Law Practice
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Associate Attorney
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Mar 2018 - May 2019
• Litigation attorney with a focus on consumer protection and foreclosure defense. • Lead attorney on over 30 cases simultaneously. • Represented clients as first-chair trial attorney during oral arguments, mediations, pre-trial hearings, settlement negotiations, and other hearings in both federal and state cases. • Advised junior associates on motion practice, hearing prep, drafting techniques, certification of Ohio Public Inspection Files, internal policies and procedures, and… Show more • Litigation attorney with a focus on consumer protection and foreclosure defense. • Lead attorney on over 30 cases simultaneously. • Represented clients as first-chair trial attorney during oral arguments, mediations, pre-trial hearings, settlement negotiations, and other hearings in both federal and state cases. • Advised junior associates on motion practice, hearing prep, drafting techniques, certification of Ohio Public Inspection Files, internal policies and procedures, and other topics. • Drafted, reviewed, and edited various legal documents, including: complaints, answers, replies to counterclaims, motions to dismiss, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions to compel, summary judgment motions, responses to summary judgment motions, pre-trial notices required by local rules, settlement proposals, settlement agreements, notices of dismissal, motions to enforce a settlement agreement, Rule 60B motions for relief from judgment, and various other legal documents. Show less • Litigation attorney with a focus on consumer protection and foreclosure defense. • Lead attorney on over 30 cases simultaneously. • Represented clients as first-chair trial attorney during oral arguments, mediations, pre-trial hearings, settlement negotiations, and other hearings in both federal and state cases. • Advised junior associates on motion practice, hearing prep, drafting techniques, certification of Ohio Public Inspection Files, internal policies and procedures, and… Show more • Litigation attorney with a focus on consumer protection and foreclosure defense. • Lead attorney on over 30 cases simultaneously. • Represented clients as first-chair trial attorney during oral arguments, mediations, pre-trial hearings, settlement negotiations, and other hearings in both federal and state cases. • Advised junior associates on motion practice, hearing prep, drafting techniques, certification of Ohio Public Inspection Files, internal policies and procedures, and other topics. • Drafted, reviewed, and edited various legal documents, including: complaints, answers, replies to counterclaims, motions to dismiss, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions to compel, summary judgment motions, responses to summary judgment motions, pre-trial notices required by local rules, settlement proposals, settlement agreements, notices of dismissal, motions to enforce a settlement agreement, Rule 60B motions for relief from judgment, and various other legal documents. Show less
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Uber Technologies, Inc.
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Driver
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Aug 2017 - Nov 2017
• Drove clients to specified locations. • Managed funds earned and spent in relation to ride share agreement resulting in a net profit. • Maintained over a 4.5 star driver rating during entire time I was an active driver. • Drove clients to specified locations. • Managed funds earned and spent in relation to ride share agreement resulting in a net profit. • Maintained over a 4.5 star driver rating during entire time I was an active driver.
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Independent Contractor
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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Certified Legal Intern for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, CSPO Divison
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May 2016 - Jun 2017
• Performed petitioner intake for the Division. • Assisted petitioners in filing a Civil Protection Order by explaining the process of filing a protection order, answering questions, and helping the petitioner complete the necessary documents. • Supported Magistrate Erdy and Magistrate Watters during hearings by providing the necessary documents and answering questions.
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Certified Legal Intern for Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Self-Represented Resource Center
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Jan 2017 - May 2017
• Performed Intake for the Resource Center. • Assisted petitioners in drafting various legal documents, such as: motions to modify child support, health insurance affidavits, parenting proceeding affidavits, and affidavits of indigency.
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Freelance Research Assistant
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Feb 2017 - Apr 2017
• Researched issues concerning a bankruptcy client, and drafted research memoranda explaining and summarizing the results. • Researched issues concerning a bankruptcy client, and drafted research memoranda explaining and summarizing the results.
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Legal Extern
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Jan 2016 - May 2016
• Researched City of Columbus zoning ordinances and variances, researched Ohio zoning laws and building codes, and drafted research memoranda explaining the results. • Drafted policy papers concerning the zoning of tiny houses, the manufacture of fertilizer for use on the manufacturer’s farm, and whether automated parking could be used to meet the zoning requirements in a C-4 Commercial District. • Drafted a City of Columbus ordinance to remove milkweed from Section 4501.45 of the… Show more • Researched City of Columbus zoning ordinances and variances, researched Ohio zoning laws and building codes, and drafted research memoranda explaining the results. • Drafted policy papers concerning the zoning of tiny houses, the manufacture of fertilizer for use on the manufacturer’s farm, and whether automated parking could be used to meet the zoning requirements in a C-4 Commercial District. • Drafted a City of Columbus ordinance to remove milkweed from Section 4501.45 of the Columbus City Code entitled “Weeds”. Show less • Researched City of Columbus zoning ordinances and variances, researched Ohio zoning laws and building codes, and drafted research memoranda explaining the results. • Drafted policy papers concerning the zoning of tiny houses, the manufacture of fertilizer for use on the manufacturer’s farm, and whether automated parking could be used to meet the zoning requirements in a C-4 Commercial District. • Drafted a City of Columbus ordinance to remove milkweed from Section 4501.45 of the… Show more • Researched City of Columbus zoning ordinances and variances, researched Ohio zoning laws and building codes, and drafted research memoranda explaining the results. • Drafted policy papers concerning the zoning of tiny houses, the manufacture of fertilizer for use on the manufacturer’s farm, and whether automated parking could be used to meet the zoning requirements in a C-4 Commercial District. • Drafted a City of Columbus ordinance to remove milkweed from Section 4501.45 of the Columbus City Code entitled “Weeds”. Show less
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The Legal Aid Society of Columbus
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United States
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Legal Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Legal Clerk
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Oct 2015 - May 2016
• Reviewed client's online applications to determine if they qualified for services. • Called clients to request more information relevant to their legal issue. • Reviewed client's online applications to determine if they qualified for services. • Called clients to request more information relevant to their legal issue.
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Kroger
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Germany
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1 - 100 Employee
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Produce Clerk
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Jul 2015 - Dec 2015
• Assisted Customers, stocked shelves. • Assisted Customers, stocked shelves.
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Darwin Designs
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United States
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Construction
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1 - 100 Employee
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Landscaper
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May 2014 - Sep 2014
• Assisted other landscapers, installed patios, planted trees and flowers, installed mulch beds, and maintained lawns. • Assisted other landscapers, installed patios, planted trees and flowers, installed mulch beds, and maintained lawns.
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Event Network, Inc.
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United States
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Events Services
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Lead Cashier
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Apr 2013 - Aug 2013
• Worked as a cashier for Mythbusters Exhibit held at COSI • Assisted customers, trained new cashiers, closed out and balanced cash registers at the end of the day. • Worked as a cashier for Mythbusters Exhibit held at COSI • Assisted customers, trained new cashiers, closed out and balanced cash registers at the end of the day.
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Education
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2014 - 2017
Capital University Law School
Juris Doctor, Law JD -
2009 - 2014
The Ohio State University
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy/Pre-Med
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