Mark A. Brown 5YEARSAWARDED

Mark A. Brown

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023
Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Works at
Lane Brown LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mark A. Brown is a trial attorney with more than 30 years of experience representing individuals and families in complex civil litigation matters. Based in Chicago, Illinois, he serves clients throughout the region as part of Lane Brown LLC, focusing on Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Over the course of his career, Mark has handled cases involving medical malpractice, catastrophic injuries, sexual abuse, police misconduct, and other serious personal injury claims in both state and federal courts.

Since earning his law degree in 1993, Mark has devoted his practice to advocating for plaintiffs in high-stakes litigation. After joining the Law Offices of Lane Brown in 2002, he has represented hundreds of clients in matters involving sexual abuse claims, product liability lawsuits, medical malpractice, and complex injury litigation. His approach emphasizes careful case preparation, client communication, and pursuing accountability on behalf of those who have suffered harm.

Mark has also been recognized by media outlets for his legal insight on matters involving personal injury and abuse litigation. He has provided commentary for the Daily Herald and appeared on the PBS television program Chicago Tonight to discuss sexual assault and abuse cases. In addition, FOX 32 Chicago, CBS 2 News, The Chicago Tribune, and The Chicago Sun-Times have interviewed him regarding sexual abuse, police misconduct, and related litigation matters.

Mark earned his undergraduate degree in Economics, with a minor in Business, from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 1989. He received his Juris Doctor from Chicago-Kent College of Law in 1993, where he served as president of the Decalogue Society and earned placement on the Dean’s List.

Outside of his legal practice, Mark enjoys spending time with his wife and three sons. He also enjoys playing and collecting guitars and previously served as president of Executives Guild Ltd., a Chicago-area business association.

Works at
Lane Brown LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Lane Brown LLC logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, B.A.
  • Chicago-Kent College of Law at IIT, J.D., graduated 1994

Bar Admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • Western District of Michigan Federal Court
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Affiliations

  • Chicago Bar Association - Member
  • American Association for Justice - Member
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Association - Member, Amicus Curiae Committee

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
Special Focus:
  • Child Sexual Abuse
Awards:
  • 40 Under 40 Attorneys to Watch in Illinois, 2007

  • Client Distinction Award, 2013

  • America's Most Honored Professionals, 2015

  • Top 100 Lawyer in the Nation by National Trial Lawyers, 2022

  • Selected by his peers as an Illinois Leading Lawyer in personal injury law, 2019-2022

  • Illinois Superlawyer, 2010 - 2022 (as seen in Chicago Magazine)

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