Christopher H. Brown, Jr.
Christopher H. Brown, Jr. is a founding partner at Roach, Lennon & Brown. Stemming from a lineage of family-run accounting in Niagara Falls, Chris developed an innate commercial sensibility from an early age, being intricately woven into family enterprises and the close-knit Niagara Falls community. His work as a corporate transactional attorney has included several significant M&A ventures within the region. His expertise spans not only business, corporate, commercial finance, and commercial real estate development but also significant experience in estates and trusts. A lifelong resident of the Niagara region, Chris’ deep understanding of the local business landscape has allowed him to serve as a knowledgeable and reliable advocate for his clients.
Admitted
New York, 2015
U.S. District Court, Western District of New York, 2015
U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Western District of New York, 2015
Education
State University of New York, College at Geneseo, B.S., Business Administration, summa cum laude, 2011
SUNY Buffalo Law School, cum laude, J.D., 2014
Clerkships
The Honorable Rose H. Sconiers, New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division Fourth Department, 2012
Affiliations
Niagara USA Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors and Executive Committee
Leadership Niagara, Board of Directors, Strategic Planning Committee, Governance Committee
Catching Dreams Charters, Inc., Secretary and Board of Directors
Fantastic Friends of WNY, Inc., Board of Directors
Oakwood Cemetery, Board of Directors
Bar Association of Erie County, Member
New York Bar Association, Member
Achievements
Leadership Niagara, Class of 2020
2017 Legal Elite: Rising Star, Buffalo Law Journal
President’s Award, Bunkers in Baghdad, 2014
Papers & Presentations
Entrepreneurship in the Arts, Legal & Copyright, Small Business Development Center, Fall 2022
New Appleman Insurance Law Practice Guide, Ch. 40, Understanding Insurance, LexisNexis
The 360 Partnership, SUNY Buffalo Law School, Spring 2014