J. Jeffrey "Jeff" Brown
About J. Jeffrey Brown
J. Jeffrey Brown is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. J. Jeffrey Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
Education: University of Virginia, J.D., graduated 1988
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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