Brown & Charbonneau, LLP is an Irvine, California based law firm known for its strength in business litigation and civil disputes, including construction and real estate matters, employment disputes, and divorce and family law. The firm was founded by Michele M. Charbonneau and Gregory G. Brown in 2002 and has built a reputation for rigorous trial advocacy, sophisticated legal strategy, and responsive client service. Attorneys at Brown & Charbonneau are recognized with Best Lawyers in America honors, AV ratings from Martindale-Hubbell, and continued industry acknowledgment for high profile, high stakes matters.

The practice combines trial expertise with practical guidance to help clients navigate complex disputes. The firm holds ABOTA membership and has Certified Trial Specialist designation, underscoring its commitment to courtroom excellence. The team handles a broad range of matters from business and corporate litigation to divorce and family law, construction disputes, and real estate litigation, delivering clear options and results focused on the client's goals.

Based in Irvine, California, the firm serves clients across Orange County and Southern California, providing general counsel services as well as trial advocacy for business disputes, real estate matters, and family law cases.

About Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

Founded in 2002

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Real Estate
Family
Employment & Labor
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP handles construction and real estate disputes through trial advocacy and strategic negotiation, covering real estate litigation, contract disputes, and complex development issues.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Family

In divorce and family law matters, the firm applies precise case analysis and aggressive advocacy to resolve asset division, custody, and support issues efficiently.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

The firm represents clients in employment disputes and wrongful termination cases, leveraging its trial background to pursue favorable settlements or verdicts.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

Lawsuits & Disputes

Brown & Charbonneau practices civil and commercial litigation, pursuing fraud, breach of contract, and other business disputes with a focus on trial readiness.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

The firm handles business and corporate litigation, contracts, and related disputes, drawing on decades of experience in high stakes commercial matters.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

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