Dan Brown
About Dan Brown
Dan Brown is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2026. Dan Brown is recognized in the following practice area:
- San Francisco, California
- Insurance Law
Current Firm: Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
Location: San Francisco, CA
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