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Trial Attorney Brad Kizzia Joins Brown Fox
September 6, 2011 - Trial Attorney Brad Kizzia Joins Brown Fox Kizzia & Johnson PLLC. Brad, an AV-rated, six-time Thomson Reuters “Super Lawyer” and 2011 D Magazine “Best Lawyer,” joins Brown Fox with three decades of successful trial experience and exceptional client service. Brad will chair the firm’s Litigation & Trial practice group and will focus his practice on complex business and commercial litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death matters, employment litigation, and patent litigation. Partner Adam Fox explained, “If we were given the opportunity to select one trial lawyer in Dallas to build our Litigation & Trial group, we would have chosen Brad.” Managing Partner Russ Brown agreed, “Our clients will rest well knowing Brad Kizzia is on the front line fighting on their behalf.”
Brad is a member of the Committee for a Qualified Judiciary, has served on the faculty for the Dallas Community College paralegal program, and has been a frequent lecturer for the Texas Bar Association, Texas Association of Defense Counsel, Lorman Education Services, Texas Society of CPAs, and the National Business Institute. In 2008, Brad was named by his former firm, Strasburger & Price, LLP, as the firm’s “Mentor of the Year.” To learn more about Brad, click here.
Brown Fox PLLC Changes Name to Brown Fox Kizzia & Johnson PLLC
September 3, 2011 - With the successful acquisitions of Partners Brad Kizzia and Jay Johnson, Brown Fox has been formally renamed Brown Fox Kizzia & Johnson PLLC. As part of the firm’s long-term strategic plan, the firm also has focused its practice areas where most businesses’ legal crises arise: Corporate & Securities, Intellectual Property, Labor & Employment, and Trial & Litigation. Managing Partner Russ Brown elaborated on the changes, “The firm’s foundation, which rests upon the core belief that character matters in every decision, has not changed since the day we opened our doors. What has changed is our increased ability to provide exceptional legal service in a whole new host of areas critical to our clients.”
To learn more about the firm’s practice areas and new partners, please visit the Services pages and the attorney biographies of Brad Kizzia and Jay Johnson.
Intellectual Property Partner Jay Johnson Joins Brown Fox
August 1, 2011 - Brown Fox is pleased to announce that Jay Johnson has joined the firm as a Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Intellectual Property practice group. Licensed in Texas, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, Jay graduated With Honors from the United States Naval Academy before earning his law degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he was Editor and Chief of the Oklahoma Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif. Jay has been named a Texas Super Lawyer five times and was the 2010 Chairman of the Board for the North Dallas Chamber of Commerce. Managing Partner Russ Brown explained, "We picked up one of the more talented and experienced IP attorneys in the Dallas market and further positioned the firm for a bright future and additional growth.” Brown added, “It’s a big win for our firm.” Johnson shared his excitement, “I'm very excited to bring my intellectual property legal experience to the firm. The IP litigation, prosecution and corporate work that I do is a natural fit with the labor and employment, corporate, and general commercial litigation skill sets that Russ and Adam relied on to start the firm. We are now truly a full service legal provider for our clients."
To learn more about Jay Johnson, please visit his professional biography by clicking here
Attorney Samantha Cooper Joins Brown Fox
May 17, 2011 - Brown Fox is pleased to announce that attorney Samantha Cooper has joined the firm as an Associate. Samantha earned her law degree from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and her undergraduate degree at Southern Methodist University in Dallas. While at OSU, Samantha earned the CALI Excellence Awards for both Legal Writing and Analysis and Fiduciary Duty, was a Distinguished Merit Scholarship recipient, and was Associate Editor of the Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution. During her time at SMU, Samantha was a member of the National Scholastics, Golden Key International, Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science, and Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor Societies.
If you would like to learn more about Samantha Cooper’s practice or Brown Fox PLLC, please visit www.brownfoxlaw.com.
Russ Brown Named 2011 "Rising Star" by Texas Monthly & Super Lawyers
March 18, 2011 - Brown Fox is pleased to announce that Russ Brown has been named a Texas “Rising Star” by Texas Monthly and Super Lawyers. Russ has been honored as a Rising Star five times, including 2006-2009. The selection process begins with peer nominations and evaluations and ultimately results in less than 2.5% of Texas lawyers selected as a “Rising Star.” Russ specializes in management-side labor and employment counseling and litigation.
If you would like to learn more about Russ Brown's practice or BBrown Fox PLLC, please visit www.brownfoxlaw.com.
Russ Brown to Return to Democratic Republic of Congo Next Month
March 17, 2011 – Russ Brown will travel to Bukavu, Democratic Republic of Congo next month to work with local lawyers on issues such as conflict resolution and leadership. The trip is part of a partnership between Watermark Justice and African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM). ALARM is an African led and African based organization that focuses on equipping African leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to truly transform their communities. ALARM operates in eight countries of east and central Africa, including Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
Russ dedicates a significant portion of his practice to faith-based, social justice initiatives and charitable organizations, including International Justice Mission (IJM), African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), Watermark Justice, Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT) and Children’s Trust (benefiting Children’s Medical Center of Dallas). Over the past three years, Russ has traveled internationally to work with attorneys on issues such as bonded slavery and child prostitution in Bangalore India, and to combat sexual violence and rape genocide in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
To learn more about ALARM, visit www.alarm-inc.org or contact Brown Fox at email@brownfoxlaw.com.
Brown Fox Sponsors Luncheon Benefiting African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM)
October 22, 2010 - Brown Fox is pleased to support African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM) as a sponsor of a fundraising luncheon titled, "Walking with Women of Africa: Empower a Woman & Give Her Hope." ALARM is an African led and African based organization that focuses on equipping African leaders with the skills, tools, and knowledge needed to truly transform their communities. ALARM operates in eight countries of east and central Africa, including Kenya, Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia. Brown Fox attorney Russ Brown worked with ALARM to train Congolese attorneys in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo in March 2010. To learn more about ALARM, visit www.alarm-inc.org or contact Brown Fox at email@brownfoxlaw.com or 214.613.3350.
Brown Fox to Sponsor Racing Team in Event Benefiting Children's Medical Center of Dallas
September 22, 2010 - Brown Fox is a proud sponsor of Team Avery in the 2010 Red Balloon Run & Relay benefiting Children’s Medical Center of Dallas. Team Avery, named after team captain Avery Akeman, is raising much needed funds for the Gastroenterology Practice at Children's Medical Center of Dallas. The event will be held on October 9, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. at Children’s Medical Center Legacy in Plano, Texas.
In addition to Brown Fox sponsorship, Managing Partner Russ Brown and his family are raising funds and "racing" in this year’s 1k family race. To support Team Avery or learn more about Avery Akeman, please click here or contact Brown Fox at email@brownfoxlaw.com or 214.613.3350.
Brown Fox Opens Douglas Plaza Office
September 13, 2010 - In order to accommodate the firm’s growing practice, Brown Fox relocated its offices to 8226 Douglas Avenue, Suite 411 at Douglas Plaza near Preston Center. The firm’s new office offers a central location for Brown Fox clients, as well as myriad of conveniences within walking distance. Dining, shopping, and the Hilton Dallas/Park Cities Hotel are steps away. Complimentary valet parking is available to all Brown Fox guests.
Brown Fox provides preventative counseling and litigation representation for Texas businesses. The firm focuses on labor and employment matters, business litigation, corporate counseling, and industry-specific corporate and litigation assistance in the trucking and transportation industries. The firm also acts as outside general counsel for small to mid-size businesses. Brown Fox’s mission is to provide our clients the highest quality legal services, attention to detail, responsiveness, and results at a reasonable cost. Please visit www.brownfoxlaw.com to learn more about the firm.
Russ Brown Honored as DAYL Foundation Fellow
August 18, 2010 - Brown Fox is pleased to announce that Russ Brown has been named a Fellow of the DAYL (Dallas Association of Young Lawyers) Foundation. The DAYL Foundation is a granting body providing funds to various charitable and educational programs sponsored by non-profit organizations in the Dallas area. The DAYL Foundation is primarily funded through its Fellows Program, which was created in 2002.
Although a labor and employment attorney, Russ dedicates a significant portion of his practice to faith-based, social justice initiatives and charitable organizations, including International Justice Mission (IJM), African Leadership and Reconciliation Ministries (ALARM), Watermark Justice, Advocates for Community Transformation (ACT) and Children’s Trust (benefiting Children’s Medical Center of Dallas). Russ has traveled internationally to work with attorneys on issues such as bonded slavery and child prostitution in Bangalore India, and most recently to combat sexual violence and rape genocide in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo.
If you would like to learn more about Russ Brown’s practice or Brown Fox PLLC, please visit www.brownfoxlaw.com.
Brown Fox PLLC Launches New Firm Website
April 9, 2010 - Brown Fox announces the launch of www.brownfoxlaw.com, which will serve as the law firm's official website and will also provide visitors with key legal news and relevant Twitter updates from Brown Fox attorneys. According to Managing Partner, Russ Brown, "we tried to stay true to our law firm's focus on differentiating ourselves from the pack. We deliberately sought a web designer with the talent to create a professional law firm website that conveys a unique design and message. Dave Onkels did a great job each step of the way and seamlessly translated our vision into reality." You can learn more about Dave Onkels here.
Brown Fox PLLC Announces Opening
March 17, 2010 – Russ Brown and Adam Fox, attorneys and Partners of Brown Fox PLLC, are pleased to announce the opening of their law firm. Brown Fox is located at 705 Ross Avenue in Dallas' historic West End District and is now open to assist clients in business litigation, employment, transportation/logistics, creditors' rights/bankruptcy matters, and tort litigation. The firm is best described by its motto, "Character Matters." According to Russ, "we take our firm motto very seriously. We approach every client, witness, and opposing counsel with respect, and every case with uncompromising focus, hard work, and integrity."
The opening of Brown Fox PLLC comes at a time when businesses are demanding more value and efficiency from their law firm without compromising on quality. Brown Fox attorneys have experience at some of the top law firms in Texas and the nation, offering big firm experience, not big firm costs. Adam explains, “our mission is to provide our clients the highest quality legal services, attention to detail, responsiveness, and results at a reasonable cost." According to Adam, this client-focused approach is the key to the firm's success. "We understand that our long term success can only be achieved through the success of our clients. Our purpose is to understand and solve our client's business issues."
To learn more about Brown Fox PLLC, you can visit their website at www.brownfoxlaw.com or email the firm at email@brownfoxlaw.com.