Testimonials

"I wanted to thank you and your associate for diligently
trying to get back with me the other week when I had left
a voice mail. I realize you were in South Africa and that would
be quite the award for best response of any partner we’ve
worked with to actually arrange time across the globe to make
sure you returned our call."

            –  Meggon M., Director Client Services,
                Creative Branding Consultants

“Charlie has assisted me on several occasions involving the start-up and continued operation of my business.  For example, Charlie was instrumental in the determination of the right corporate structure for [my Company].  He thoroughly explained the pros and cons of the relevant options, and assisted me with making the right decision.  On an on-going basis, Charlie has routinely ensured that [my Company] is in full compliance with state and federal regulations. 

It is a great comfort knowing that Charlie is overseeing many of the legal aspects of running my business, and it is one less things for me to worry about.  In short, Charlie’s knowledge of business law and his depth of experience, coupled with the responsive and personal service he provides, all contribute to a strong and valued business relationship.  I highly recommend Charlie and his firm for your legal needs.”

            –  Tammy H., CEO, E-commerce and Consulting Firm

"I have found Charlie to be well informed, attentive and insightful in his counsel to us.  We have learned to rely on him as a a legal expert, strategic counsel, and trusted advisor for our clients’ trademark and copyright work, and make referrals often.  

But perhaps our trust in Charlie is most evident in our relationship with him on behalf of [my Company] and our own IP issues.  Frankly, Charlie is our “go-to” IP guy, hands down.  I highly recommend him."

          – Chuck T., President, Creative Branding Consultants

“I find Charlie’s approach down to earth.  He relates to us as people and not just clients.  This puts us at ease and helps us to trust his legal advice.  He is a competent and caring advocate.

Charlie has been our champion and for that I'm grateful.”

            –  David F., CEO, Real Estate Property Rental Firm

“I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your service and valuable advice over these past several years.  It’s been my pleasure working with you and I hope to continue working together for years to come.  I don’t know if I ever told you, but one of the things that I appreciate about CorpLaw the most is the availability of your services.  You and your staff are only a phone call away and always ready to help.  I’ve had experiences in the past with other attorneys who would call me back a week or two later, after my phone call to them, or not return my call at all.  From talking with other business owners, I’ve been aware that this is typical. 

With Charlie Brown and CorpLaw I feel like I have my own legal department.  It really does put my mind at ease to know that I can call you whenever I want and get the advice and help I need.  That is one of the reasons I always say to you half jokingly, that you are the “president of [our company’s] legal department”.  In a very real sense, you are.”

            –  Scott P., President, Commercial Painting Company
 

“While I’ve known Charlie since 2001, it is only the last year that he has provided me with corporate and personal legal counsel.  His thoughtfulness, business insight and legal knowledge continue to be of great value.”

            –  Paul R., CEO, Real Estate Investment Firm

“I have worked with Charlie Brown and CorpLaw Associates for several years and have always considered Charlie to be the most detail oriented and value added attorney I have worked with.  First off, he always returns my calls and emails promptly.  I never feel that he is “looking at the clock” when he is speaking with me and he often will ask the extra questions to better understand my issues with the problem, not just from the legal perspective.  CorpLaw’s Corporate Maintenance Plan is wonderful.  Not only do they handle my corporate minutes and annual report, but they are always there to answer small legal questions that many attorneys leave you feeling like you bothered them by asking.”

            –  Rich B., CEO, Sales Consulting Firm

“I was a partner in a technology consulting company and I engaged Charlie Brown to help me research a potential business issue with my partners.  Accomplishing the project promptly was crucial and the outcome was highly important to me personally.  Charlie quickly assessed the relevant issues in the documents and enabled me to make an informed decision”

            –  Tom C., Partner, Technology Consulting Firm

“Let me also take this opportunity to thank you and your firm, CorpLaw Associates, for your assistance over the last two years.  It has been a pleasure working with you in my capacity as both a President of Company A, and in the acquisition of [my Company].  In particular, I would be honored to provide a complete endorsement as needed of your capabilities across a broad range of corporate and legal issues. 

Your assistance with the due diligence on the acquisition of  Company X by [my Company] allowed us to expedite the process in a fair and equitable manner for both parties.  In addition, your legal and business guidance on the potential strategic alliance between [my Company] and Company X was both timely and thorough.  My most sincere thanks however for your counsel and expertise in my transition to entrepreneurship via my acquisition of Company X.

 This is, I believe, representative of the real value offered by CorpLaw Associates: large company legal expertise tailored to individual and unique opportunities of any size.  As is often the case, a great deal of fitness and experience is required to get two parties to move beyond the infatuation state to the real nuts and bolts of a fair and balanced agreement, especially when primarily intangible assets are involved.  In this case, the results are obvious – a fair agreement, beneficial to both parties, that meets both the contemplated and potential outcomes.  Brian and I thank you for your hard work and both the professional and personal attention given to each one of us throughout the process.”

            –  Ernie W., Managing Director, Consulting Company

“This is a note to thank you for providing outstanding legal counsel to [my Company] during a very difficult period for us.  You were able to step in, assimilate an awful lot of information in a short time, assist leadership by clearly delineating our options, and then made sure our arrangements were legally sound.  Given the breadth of business we’re in, and this myriad of challenges we can pose, it is a comfort to know we have you watching our back.  Our counsel must be versatile, as we require solid contractual law, intellectual property, e-commerce issues, even shareholder agreements!  We look forward to many years of working
together!”

            –   Michael K., CEO, Multi-Line Business

 

“Mr. Brown brings a wide breadth of legal skills that [my Company] has come to rely on.  Prior to engaging Mr. Brown as our attorney, on an independent contractor basis, [my Company] relied and was entirely satisfied utilizing outside counsel but the fact that he is in our offices is a clear-cut advantage.  Not only do we have the opportunity for quick access and response but also consider him to be a regular member of our team in addressing the various legal issues that confront a corporation the size of [my Company].  I find him to be personable and a quick study in the understanding of our very complicated reprographic business.  Mr. Brown also has extensive legal experience as a member of the Law Department of a major local company and constantly draws on that experience to integrate into our corporate modus operandi.  It is with genuine gratitude that I write this letter of reference for Charlie Brown.  He has made my corporate life and those of my colleagues outstandingly smoother.”

            – Chuck M., Director, Netherlands-based
               Manufacturing Company

 

“Please allow me a moment to state very sincerely how pleased I am with the services you/your colleagues have provided [my Company], during our 6 month start up period.  You have a rare ability to offer deeply analytical legal guidance in a best-of-class manner.  Additionally, you provide strong strategic guidance regarding the desired-future-state of our emerging company. 

This combination of legal, and strategic service, is a rare commodity, and much appreciated by all of us at [my
Company].  You have assisted us immensely, and we look forward to a long and mutually rewarding business alliance with you and your colleagues and CorpLaw Associates.  Please pass along our compliments to the entire team.”

            –  John M., President, Consulting Firm

 

“I am general counsel to a $1.3B corporation comprised of ten North American operating companies.  Like many legal department managers, I have been asked to keep costs and headcount down while continuing to provide competent legal advice and services.  This is easier said than done.  At one of our largest operating companies located in Chicago, CorpLaw Associates, and Charlie Brown in particular, has been the solution since 2000.

CorpLaw’s operating model is to provide on-site, experienced counsel to your business on the schedule you desire.  Importantly, CorpLaw’s legal experience was primarily garnered with corporate law departments, not firms.  This business experience translates into a rewarding client benefit.  CorpLaw is unruffled by requests to reprioritize legal work due to response is always professional and understanding.

CorpLaw has become and integral part of the [my Company]'s legal team by appearing on-site three days per week.  This gave the business clients access to face-to-face legal advice thereby increasing the value because the advice is based on a discussion of all relevant facts.  On-site service allows the business team to become comfortable with counsel and to bring concerns to the legal department’s attention early enough to all preventative measures to be taken.  On-site service has allowed CorpLaw to become intimately involved in [my Company]’s business operation resulting in the added value of anticipating the legal implications of changes in [my Company]’s business practices.  This value is very difficult to achieve with an outside law firm.”

            –  Michael S.Vice President and General Counsel,
                Netherlands-Based Manufacturing Company

 

“Our company needed to review its intellectual portfolio to ensure we were properly identifying and using all potentially patentable subject matter. Our employees and contractors expend thousands of person-hours per year developing software code for the telecommunications industry. Since Intellectual Property is important to our long-term prosperity and competitiveness, we needed someone who has significant experience in patents and IP systems to help us maximize the value of our intellectual property.

We engaged CorpLaw Associates and Charles Brown to review our intellectual property assets and procedures. They assessed our procedures for identifying, generating, and using intellectual property, both offensively and defensively. CorpLaw Associates created a system to identify existing IP assets. They also generated a number of other effective recommendations for our consideration. These recommendations improve the ways we take advantage of our intellectual property assets.

Management and my legal team were satisfied with the execution of this important engagement and the positive impact CorpLaw’s recommendations have had on the company. We appreciate their insight into intellectual property law and their ability to work with company executives. They learned our business quickly and as a result produced recommendations optimally related to important strategic goals. CorpLaw’s work will have a positive impact on the company’s intellectually property assets and processes. We would use them again is such a project were needed in the future. You make feel free to contact me to discuss my experience with CorpLaw Associates and Charles Brown.”

            –   Joseph R., Vice President and General Counsel,
                 Telecommunications Services Company

 

"I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance in helping to resolve the settlement issues related to my previous employment.  All of my previous attempts to resolve this issue myself were in vain.

While the settlement was, in the end, resolve by me and my former employer, this dialogue would have never taken place without your firm's assistance in laying out the facts to them and forcing them to recognize that this was a legitimate claim that they had to deal with.  Obviously once the facts and the legal ramifications were laid out to them by you, they were willing to negotiate a settlement.

I sincerely believe that without your firm's assistance, I wouldn't have been able to even have a dialogue with my former employer, let alone negotiate a satisfactory settlement agreement

Thanks again for your help in resolving this.”

            – Bill S., Individual, former employee of a
               national Manufacturing Company

 

"Thank you for all of your help and guidance with my trademark and [the process to acquire the trademark].  I had no idea what went into the trademark application process but was interested in getting one for my product line.  You were thorough, patient, and informative in all aspects.  Now that I have my trademark, with your help, I am even more please.  Thank you."

            – George N., President, Food and Retail Business