Taxpayers are represented by Mr. Brown in tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service and Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts. As counsel for clients in tax audits and administrative appeals as well as tax litigation, Mr. Brown also helps taxpayers who are confronted by Government actions to recover unpaid taxes. Both individuals and companies can get advice from Mr. Brown on matters related to tax planning, such as the creation and reorganization family or commercial entities. To ensure compliance with IRS guidelines and maximize tax savings, he works closely with accountants and in-house accounting staff. He also assists foreign clients in the acquisition and disposition of U.S. property and businesses. His foreign legal firms work with him and other advisors in order to help clients structure their investments overseas. He also assists clients with complying foreign bank account disclosure (FBAR). Many non-profits have had Mr. Brown assist them in obtaining tax exempt status. He has also helped to establish their corporate structures and address tax and governance issues. His successful defense against IRS efforts to remove charitable organization's tax-exempt status has been a success. His practice focuses on the protection of trademarks and service marks. Brown has assisted with the acquisition of trademarks by other parties. He assists clients in pursuing infringers as well as defending clients accused of infringing other's rights. His vast experience in negotiating and writing complex joint venture and licensing agreements that involve intellectual property is a testament to his abilities. Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer rating, Mr. Brown is AV Preeminent. A peer rating of AV Preeminent indicates that an attorney has achieved the highest levels of professional excellence. He/she has been practicing law for many years and is known for their highest level of integrity and skill. In terms of community engagement, Mr. Brown belongs to the El Paso Bar Association and Texas Bar Association as well as New York Bar Association and American Bar Association. From 1971 to 1995, Mr. Brown was a member of the U.S. Navy reserve and retired as a Captain.