Kelly D. Brown is a Houston-based shareholder in the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) section at Crain Caton & James. Kelly concentrates on EHS-related civil litigation, corporate transactions, regulatory compliance counseling, and environmental remediation projects. Kelly defends corporate clients in toxic tort and personal injury lawsuits, as well as administrative enforcement proceedings. Kelly routinely navigates regulatory matters before the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC), and OSHA. Utilizing background knowledge as a licensed professional engineer (presently inactive status), Kelly counsels clients on air permitting, waste management, Superfund-related liabilities, and nuclear energy regulations.
Kelly D. Brown
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Awarded Practice Areas
Environmental Law Litigation - Environmental
Biography
Locations
Education
- South Texas College of Law Houston, J.D., graduated 1991
- The University of Texas, B.S.
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- Omega Chi Epsilon, National Chemical Engineering Honor Society, Texas Tech University - Member
- Tau Beta Pi, National Engineering Honor Society - Member
- Phi Delta Phi, South Texas College of Law - Member
- Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - Environmental, Houston (2025)
- Litigation - Environmental, Houston (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
Awards:
Thomson Reuters Super Lawyers: Texas Super Lawyers list
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