Collin W. Brown
About Collin W. Brown
Collin W. Brown is a lawyer based in Charlotte, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Collin W. Brown is recognized in the following practice area:
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Alexander Ricks PLLC
Education: Wake Forest University, J.D., graduated 2003
Location: Charlotte, NC
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