Maxwell Brown
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2026 About Maxwell Brown
Maxwell Brown is a lawyer based in Houston, TX and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Maxwell Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Houston, Texas
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Gray Reed & McGraw LLP
Education: Baylor University, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Houston, TX
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