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Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP

United States 2025

Overview

Brown, Proctor & Howell, LLP, a law firm concentrating on highly complex litigation and negotiation, originated in 1922 with the partnership of two prominent north Texas attorneys, Jesse M. Brown and Sidney Samuels. Today our lawyers handle multi-million dollar cases from our offices in Fort Worth, Texas, Austin, Texas and Houston, Texas. For more than 90 years, we have provided clients with the highest level of expertise and professionalism. All named partners are rated as AV Preeminent®, the highest level of professional excellence awarded by their legal peers, as established through the 2012 Martindale Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings.™

Brown Proctor attorneys defend clients and prosecute cases in five major categories. We invite you to learn more about these practice areas:


In addition, our lawyers are solidly prepared to handle legal matters involving business/commercial law and real estate law.Our attorneys offer clients deep and precise knowledge, backed up by years of courtroom litigation experience and hard-fought settlements. However, we also understand legal situations seldom involve clear-cut issues. We prepare and present cases in a manner focused on avoiding the minefields of devastating negative publicity in high profile and emotionally-charged personal injury and fatality cases.

We also work to contain legal costs and move cases forward quickly and efficiently. Brown Proctor represents clients of all sizes in the public and private sectors, both for-profit and non-profit organizations, as well as, individuals.

We encourage you to review our client list to gain a better understanding of our depth of experience. Please feel free to contact us at 817.332.1391 in Fort Worth, 512.599.8506 in Austin or 713.275.2192 in Houston to discuss your legal needs.
Founded:
1922
Size:
6
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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
3

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Railroad Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Transportation Law

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Aviation Law
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Railroad Law
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Transportation Law
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation

About Our Clients

Brown Proctor attorneys are privileged to provide a wide range of legal services to the following clients:

Air Law
Bell Helicopter Textron Inc.
General Dynamics Corporation
Lockheed Martin Corporation
United States Aviation Insurance Group

Railroad Law
BNSF Railway Company
Union Pacific Corporation
Union Pacific Railroad Co.

Real Estate Law
Fort Worth Housing Authority
HGC Real Estate Services
Reata Realty
Ridglea Country Club Estates Homeowners Association
The Tower Condominiums
Western Rim Properties

Construction Law
Boyer, Inc.
Corbet Group, Inc.
Texas Refinery Corporation

Insurance Law

Allstate Insurance Company
Beacon Insurance Companies
FM Global Insurance
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co.
State Auto Insurance Companies
Underwriters at Lloyds

Business Law
Apex Cost Consultants, Inc.
AZZ Incorporated
CNADaimler Chrysler Corporation
Denny’s Inc.
Range Resources
Southwest International Trucks, Inc.
The Trane Company
WyethProperty

Condemnation
XTO Energy, Inc.

Rankings

National

Tier
3
National Ranking
Railroad Law
Tier
3
National Ranking
Transportation Law

Regional

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Aviation Law
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Railroad Law
Tier
1
Dallas/Fort Worth
Transportation Law
Tier
3
Dallas/Fort Worth
Commercial Litigation

Practice Areas

Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 5 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Equipment Finance Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Railroad Law
  • Transportation Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Brown Proctor Peck & Piwetz LLP proudly has 3 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
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