Claire E. Brown
About Claire E. Brown
Claire E. Brown is a lawyer based in Portland, OR and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Claire E. Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Portland, Oregon
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Tonkon Torp LLP
Education: Boston College, B.A., Vanderbilt University, J.D., and Vanderbilt University, M.B.A.
Location: Portland, OR
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