Question 1

Civil Litigation

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Brown & Associates represents individuals and businesses in civil disputes in North Carolina and South Carolina. We evaluate the facts, applicable law, financial exposure, and practical considerations and advise clients on negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation when appropriate.Matters may include:Breach of contractBusiness and commercial disputesProperty disputesDefamationConsumer disputesCivil rights mattersDebt collection defenseMediation and arbitration

Question 2

Criminal Law

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Brown & Associates represents clients facing criminal investigations and charges in state and federal court. We advise clients from the early stages of an investigation through trial, sentencing, appeal, and post-conviction proceedings when applicable.Matters may include:Misdemeanor and felony chargesDWI and impaired drivingDrug offensesAssault and other violent offensesTheft and property crimesWhite-collar and financial crimesFederal criminal mattersProbation violationsExpungementsAppeals and post-conviction matters

Question 3

Estate Planning

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Brown & Associates works with individuals and families to prepare estate plans that reflect their wishes, family circumstances, assets, and long-term goals. We explain available planning tools and prepare documents suited to each client's circumstances.Estate planning services may include:WillsRevocable and irrevocable trustsDurable powers of attorneyHealth care powers of attorneyLiving wills and advance directivesSpecial needs planningAsset protection planningCharitable planningBusiness succession planningProbate avoidance planning

Question 4

Family Law

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Brown & Associates represents clients in family law matters involving marriage, separation, children, property, and financial obligations. We explain the legal process, identify the decisions that need to be made, and represent clients in negotiations and court proceedings.
Matters may include:
DivorceChild custody and visitationChild supportPost-separation support and alimonyEquitable distributionPrenuptial and postnuptial agreementsDomestic violence protective ordersPaternityModification and enforcement of existing orders

Question 5

DSS/Juvenile Law

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Brown & Associates represents parents, guardians, and other parties in matters involving the Department of Social Services and juvenile court. These proceedings can affect parental rights, placement, custody, and a child's future, so early legal advice can be important.
Matters may include:
DSS and CPS investigationsAbuse, neglect, and dependency proceedingsJuvenile delinquency mattersTermination of parental rightsGuardianshipFoster care-related proceedingsJuvenile court hearings

Question 6

Military Law (UCMJ)

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Brown & Associates represents service members in matters involving the Uniform Code of Military Justice and other military administrative proceedings. Principal Attorney Donald M. Brown, Jr. previously served as a U.S. Navy Judge Advocate, giving the firm direct experience with the military justice system.
Matters may include:
Courts-martialNonjudicial punishmentAdministrative separation proceedingsMilitary investigationsDischarge upgradesCorrection of military recordsSecurity clearance mattersUCMJ appeals

Question 7

Personal Injury

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Brown & Associates represents individuals who have suffered injuries caused by the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. We evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and other factors that affect a potential claim.
Personal injury matters may include:
Motor vehicle accidentsPremises liabilityWrongful deathSerious and catastrophic injuriesProduct-related injuriesOther negligence claims

Question 8

Probate & Estate Administration

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Brown & Associates assists executors, administrators, trustees, beneficiaries, and families with probate and estate administration. We guide clients through required filings, administration of estate assets, creditor issues, distributions, and disputes that may arise during the process.
Services may include:
Probate administrationEstate administrationTrust administrationWill contests and estate disputesCreditor claimsAsset inventoriesDistribution of estate assetsGuardianship matters

Question 9

Professional Trustee Services

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Brown & Associates provides professional trustee services for clients who need an independent fiduciary to administer a trust. As trustee, the firm carries out the terms of the trust, manages required records and distributions, communicates with beneficiaries, and coordinates with financial and tax professionals as appropriate.
Trustee services may include:
Trust administrationBeneficiary communicationsRecordkeeping and reportingDistribution managementCoordination with financial advisorsCoordination of tax reporting and complianceAdministration of special needs or charitable trusts, where appropriate

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