Overview

About Brown Sims

For over 50 years, Brown Sims has dedicated itself to providing its clients with experienced based solutions tailored to their specific legal problems. In the courtroom, the boardroom, and the community, Brown Sims represents and counsels clients in virtually every major industry.

Representing and Counseling Industry Leaders

Brown Sims’ clients include industry leaders and businesses in the construction, energy, environmental, healthcare, hospitality, insurance, maritime, products manufacturing and design, professional services, retail, and transportation industries.Through its experienced and talented practice groups, Brown Sims offers legal counseling and focus in appellate, arbitration, business, insurance, transactional, trial, and workers’ compensation issues.

Seeing the Forest and the Trees

Many legal problems are susceptible to recurrence or may have more than one solution. Without an adequate understanding of what gives rise to a specific legal issue or an appreciation of the ramifications of a particular solution, what seems like a quick fix solution can become a long term problem.At its inception, Brown Sims recognized that its clients desired more than excellent results—they also desired excellent counseling. Brown Sims helps its clients put their legal issues into context while escaping cycles of repetitive problems. Brown Sims also offers its clients insightful analysis of the larger impact that alternative resolutions can have and assists them in picking the best course.

Founded:
1968
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Practice Areas:
10
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
6

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
Houston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

New Orleans

Tier
2
New Orleans
Insurance Law

Rankings

National

Tier
2
National Ranking
Admiralty and Maritime Law

Regional

Houston

Tier
1
Houston
Admiralty and Maritime Law
Tier
3
Houston
Commercial Litigation
Tier
3
Houston
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

New Orleans

Tier
2
New Orleans
Insurance Law

Practice Areas

Brown Sims has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 4 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Administrative / Regulatory Law
  • Admiralty and Maritime Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
  • Transportation Law
  • Workers' Compensation Law - Employers

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Brown Sims proudly has 6 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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Offices & Contacts

Houston, TX
Miramar, FL
New Orleans, LA
Gulfport, MS
2304 Nineteenth Street, Suite 101
Gulfport, MS 39501
United States
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