Madeleine Brown
About Madeleine Brown
Madeleine Brown is a lawyer based in Toronto, ON and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Canada™ since 2024. Madeleine Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Toronto, Ontario
- Class Action Litigation
- Corporate and Commercial Litigation
Current Firm: Stohn Hay Cafazzo Heim Finlay LLP
Location: Toronto, ON
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