Gillian N. Brown, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 27 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing business in Los Angeles since 1999.
- 27+
- Years practicing
- 4
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Gillian N. Brown is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Gillian has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 27 years
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 27 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Gillian N. Brown: Gillian N. Brown is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Gillian has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Gillian takes on
Gillian concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gillian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Gillian takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gillian agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Gillian takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gillian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Gillian N. Brown — business lawyer in Los Angeles
Gillian N. Brown is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Gillian has over 27 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.
Gillian Brown, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, litigates in a variety of matters on behalf of the firm’s clients in federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and state courts. Since 2004, Gillian has represented sexual abuse survivors nationwide in bankruptcy cases involving the Roman Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, and a Boys and Girls Club. For two years, Gillian taught political science and legal ethics courses at the South Puget Sound Community College. Gillian was named a “Southern California Super Lawyers Rising Star” every year from 2004 to 2008; designated a “Southern California Super Lawyer” in 2015, 2016, and 2018 to 2020; and recognized in the 2023 and 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America. Gillian earned both her bachelor’s degree and her law degree from the University of California at Berkeley. She is fluent in Italian.
Clerkships
•Law clerk, Judge William M. Hoeveler (S.D. Fla. 1999-2000)
Publications
•E-Discovery Issues Business Credit, October 2008
News
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2020 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 15, 2020
Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2019 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 30, 2019
Twenty PSZJ Attorneys Named 2018 Southern California “Super Lawyers”
January 31, 2018
Pachulski Stang Confirms Major Wins in Archdiocese of Milwaukee Sex Abuse Case
March 9, 2015
Federal Religious Freedom Act Not Valid Defense to Bankruptcy Avoiding Actions
January 1, 2013
Catholic Diocese of Wilmington Emerges From Chapter 11, Sizable Trust Funded for Abuse Survivors
September 1, 2011
Court Approves Wilmington Diocese Plan
July 29, 2011
Pachulski Stang Selected to Represent Creditors in Christian Brothers Chapter 11 Cases
May 1, 2011
Committee of Abuse Survivors Reaches Settlement in Society of Jesus Chapter 11 Case
March 25, 2011
Bankruptcy Court Rules Large Investment Pool Is Property of Wilmington Diocese Chapter 11 Estate
June 1, 2010
Pachulski Stang Selected as Committee Counsel in Jesuit Chapter 11
March 1, 2009
Two 'Southern California Rising Stars' at Pachulski
Los Angeles MagazineJuly 1, 2008
Bankruptcy Judge Rules on Ownership of Property in Catholic Diocese Bankruptcy Case
September 9, 2005
Events
Not Your Typical Bankruptcy Case: Reorganizing Under Chapter 11 to Pay Sexual Abuse Claims
CACB Summer 2022 Extern and Law Clerk Bankruptcy Educational Program Series July 12, 2022
Ethics Conversation With Professor Nancy B. Rapoport
Los Angeles Federal Bar Association 11th Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium Los Angeles, November 21, 2014
Business Bankruptcy: Chapter 11 Essentials
A practical skills and strategies program covering what you need to know and how to avoid the traps Los Angeles, September 18, 2014
Tenth Annual Bankruptcy Ethics Symposium
Los Angeles Federal Bar Association Los Angeles, December 13, 2013
Gillian's approach to business cases
Gillian Brown, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, litigates in a variety of matters on behalf of the firm’s clients in federal district courts, bankruptcy courts, and state courts. Since 2004, Gillian has represented sexual abuse survivors nationwide in bankruptcy cases involving the Roman Catholic Church, the Boy Scouts of America, and a Boys and Girls Club. For two years, Gillian taught…
Clients Gillian works with
Gillian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. 1999 Phi Beta Kappa Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. Alumni Scholar
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University of California at Berkeley
B.A. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Gillian's state bar admissions
Texas
2018 · ACTIVE
New York
2010 · ACTIVE
Washington, D.C
2008 · ACTIVE
California (Inactive
1999 · ACTIVE
Gillian studied at — in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. 1999 Phi Beta Kappa Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. Alumni Scholar and B.A. in University of California at Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Gillian completed — in Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. 1999 Phi Beta Kappa Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley J.D. Alumni Scholar and B.A. in University of California at Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gillian runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Gillian N. Brown's office in Los Angeles
Gillian's primary office is at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp
10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90067
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How to hire Gillian N. Brown — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gillian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Gillian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gillian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gillian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gillian
Gillian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gillian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Gillian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Gillian N. Brown
How much does it cost to hire Gillian for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gillian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Gillian offer a free consultation?
Gillian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gillian's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Gillian's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gillian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Gillian take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Gillian is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gillian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Gillian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gillian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Gillian accepting new business clients right now?
Gillian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Gillian handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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