Alex J. Brown

Practice Areas

Alex J Brown heads Shapiro Sher's insurance law practice. He represents national insurance companies, insurance producers, and commercial policyholders in complex insurance coverage disputes, including those relating to business interruption, lost income and extra expense, as well as business torts, contractual and other commercial disputes. Alex has served as primary counsel in state and federal court matters throughout the country. As a former Assistant Attorney General and Senior Counsel to the Maryland Insurance Administration, Alex also has extensive experience helping clients through administrative proceedings, market conduct exams, and other regulatory matters.

Alex advises in transactions involving insurance coverage, including the formation and operation of insurance entities such as captives and risk retention groups. As he does not sell insurance, he is frequently asked to provide guidance on commercial clients’ insurance portfolios, and on corporate risk management policies and procedures.

Professional Memberships

Member, International Association of Defense Counsel

Member, American Bar Association

Member, Defense Research Institute; Insurance Committee and CGL Subcommittee