Elizabeth M. Brown

Attorney Elizabeth Brown brings a unique approach to dispute resolution in even the most complex cases.

Background & Education

Ms. Brown completed her legal education at California Western School of Law in 1999, where she had the honor of receiving the Alec. L. Cory Scholarship Award. Ms. Brown was also the recipient of the Foundation of the State Bar of California Scholarship, in recognition for her work in developing grants and tirelessly fighting for underprivileged people throughout her law school career.

Following law school, Ms. Brown served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Kingdom of Tonga. During her three years of living overseas and advocating for youth through grassroots projects and grant writing, she found a deeper appreciation for families and further developed her cultural awareness.

Law Practice

In 2015, Ms. Brown was certified as a Family law Legal Specialist by The State Bar of California, Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to her work as lead counsel with Cage & Miles, LLP Ms. Brown spent nine years as partner and owner of Lowenstein Brown, APLC. Ms. Brown centers her practice on high-net worth cases and those that involve complex areas of law and litigation.

Throughout San Diego County, Ms. Brown serves as a Mandatory Settlement Conference Judge by volunteering her time to help attorneys and parties settle even the most difficult cases. Ms. Brown is often personally called upon by the court to serve in this capacity. Throughout the family law community, Ms. Brown is well known for her creative thinking and problem solving. She is well respected by both the bench and the bar.

Ms. Brown’s unique work serving the court as a Settlement Conference Judge along with her 17 years of experience exclusively in family law assists her in expertly litigating complex cases and guiding clients through dispute resolution outside of the courtroom. Ms. Brown appreciates that every case is unique, and she has mastered the skill set to craft case plans tailored to individual needs.

For families looking to resolve their matters outside of the courthouse, Ms. Brown is a trained mediator and collaborative attorney. If informal dispute resolution is not successful, Ms. Brown is a strong and skilled advocate for her clients inside the courtroom.

Outside the Law Office

Ms. Brown enjoys spending her time outside the office with her husband and two children. Their family celebrates throughout the year by either planning haunted corn mazes for Halloween or hosting a traditional Tongan Umu, complete with roasted pigs. Ms. Brown and her family enjoy traveling throughout the world and to our national parks.

Testimonials

"In the middle of a crisis, like a divorce where you need a lawyer, you need someone who can help you make sense of just about everything. Michele and Liz are an incredible team. They focus on your goals and what you want (they like to point out “it is your life, and when we are gone you have to be happy with this”). They lay out the process and expectations very clearly. They work well with support counsel and outside specialists. You expect your lawyers to be good at the law – it was a wonderful experience to find two people who also have great compassion and sensitivity to what you are going through. They care and it shows in how they and their staff treat you from the first meeting to the last. I highly recommend Michele Lowenstein and Liz Brown."

-Former Client

"A friend of mine had recommended Liz to me when I was exploring steps toward getting a divorce. That period, and the ensuing 1 ½ years to reach conclusion, were the most difficult time in my life. I never thought I would need to take this action. That said, it is of utmost importance to find the right people to receive the necessary support for gracefully managing and actually surviving such a decision, and the consequences of ending a long-term marriage. My commitment to work with Liz and her team was key to accomplishing my goal. During the process of the divorce, I learned a tremendous lot – about myself, about people, about the law – and about working with a lawyer who has the best in mind for the person who comes and asks for professional help to get support and guidance throughout a long, painful, and deep-down unwanted - but utterly necessary and therefore unavoidable step in one’s life. Liz has remarkable traits that were key for me to reach my goal. She is a very knowledgeable lawyer, she is kind and understanding, very responsive and patient, and she is very supportive, while maintaining a realistic outlook and pursuing a path to success -despite the pain that comes with the process. I could not have found a better lawyer and a more supportive team than the one in her office. I received what I perceived as the best professional and strategic guidance. During the process, I found that I could build trust with Liz and rely on her, which enabled me to manage my situation and reach conclusion while keeping my dignity intact, my professional life in order, and surviving the psychological stress of my divorce. I do not wish this experience to anyone, but if one concludes that a divorce is a necessary step, I recommend Liz Brown with my highest enthusiasm and without any reservations."

-Former Client