Steven D. "Steve" Brown
About Steven D. Brown
Steven D. Brown is a lawyer based in Richmond, VA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Steven D. Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Richmond, Virginia
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: IslerDare PC
Education: Brooklyn Law School, JD, graduated 1990 and James Madison University, BS, graduated 1984
Location: Richmond, VA
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