Jay Ward Brown
About Jay Ward Brown
Jay Ward Brown is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Jay Ward Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Copyright Law
- First Amendment Law
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Media Law
Current Firm: Ballard Spahr LLP
Education: New York University, J.D., graduated 1993
Location: Washington, DC
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