Walter "Walt" Brown
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008 About Walter Brown
Walter Brown is a lawyer based in San Francisco, CA and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2008. Walter Brown is recognized in the following practice areas:
- San Francisco, California
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Current Firm: Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP
Education: University of Notre Dame, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: San Francisco, CA
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