Biography

Richard J. Brownell is a partner at Clausen Miller. His practice includes general liability, products liability, premises liability, professional liability, construction, employment discrimination, commercial litigation and insurance coverage litigation.

Richard received his Bachelor of Arts degree from St. John’s University in Collegeville, MN, in 1981, graduating summa cum laude. He received a Master of Arts degree in history from The College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA, in 1983, and a Juris Doctor degree from The American University in Washington, DC, in 1986. He was admitted to the Virginia State Bar in 1986, the District of Columbia Bar in 1987, and the New York State Bar in 1990.

Richard practiced law in Virginia and the District of Columbia from 1986 to 1990. His areas of practice included personal injury litigation, commercial litigation, appellate work, and criminal defense.

In 1990, Richard accepted an appointment as an Assistant Corporation Counsel for the City of New York. Initially, he prosecuted over 200 felony cases in juvenile court. In 1993, Richard transferred to the civil side of the New York City Law Department to defend the city. His clients included the New York City Police Department, Fire Department, and Board of Education; the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation; and other agencies. Cases involved police assault, false arrest, defamation, premises liability, and wrongful death.

After working for the City of New York, Richard returned to private practice, including serving as house counsel for Wausau and Zurich Insurance Companies and Clausen Miller for six years as a partner. He also opened and operated his own law firm for 17 years.

Richard has been retained by some of the country’s best-known carriers and companies. A partial list of his clients includes AIG Technical Services, Inc.; Arch Insurance Group; Calvert Insurance Co.; The Cheesecake Factory, Inc.; Carl Warren; Claims Management Services, Inc.; CNA Insurance; Commercial Underwriters Insurance Co.; Engle Martin & Associates; Evanston Insurance Co.; Essex Insurance Co.; Firemen’s Fund Insurance Co.; Gallagher-Bassett; Gerling America Insurance Co.; Great American Insurance Co.; Gulf Insurance Group; Markel Insurance Co.; Meridian Comp. of New York, Inc.; NAS Insurance Group; St Paul/Travelers; Shand Morahan & Co.; Vericlaim; Ward North America; York Claims Services, Inc.; XL Insurance; Zurich NA; One Beacon Insurance; Everest Insurance; Brownstone Agency; CorVel; Philadelphia Insurance Companies; Hyundai Insurance; Joyn Insurance; and Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

In addition to the New York, District of Columbia and Virginia Bars, Richard is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Virginia, the District of Columbia, and the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York.

Richard also has made several appearances as a commentator on Court TV.

• Chicago

  Illinois 60606

  225 West Randolph Street

  Suite 700

  Chicago, Illinois 60606

  T: 312.855.1010 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: Dennis D. Fitzpatrick

• New York

  New York 10005

  28 Liberty Street 39th Floor

  New York, New York 10005

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• Florham Park

  New Jersey 07932

  100 Campus Drive

  Florham Park, New Jersey 07932

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• Irvine

  California 92618

  20 Pacifica

  Suite 440

  Irvine, California 92618

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• Michigan City

  Indiana 46360

  200 Commerce Square

  Michigan City, Indiana 46360

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• Milwaukee

  Wisconsin 53202

  1433 North Water Street

  Suite 500

  Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202

  T: 414.279.5525 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 312.606.7777 Office Managing Partner: James M. Weck

• Stamford

  Connecticut 06901

  243 Tresser Boulevard

  17th Floor

  Stamford, Connecticut 06901

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• Hartford

  Connecticut 06103

  750 Main Street

  Suite 100

  Hartford, Connecticut 06103

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• Tampa

  Florida 33602

  401 East Jackson Street

  Suite 3300

  Tampa, Florida 33602

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• Boca Raton

  Florida 33434

  7777 Glades Road

  Suite 405

  Boca Raton, Florida 33434

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• San Francisco

  California 94111

  100 Pine Street

  Suite 1250

  San Francisco, California 94111

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• Houston

  Texas 77060

  4 CityNorth

  16945 Northchase Drive, Suite 1400

  Houston, Texas 77060

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• Dallas

  Texas 75201

  325 N. Saint Paul Street

  Suite 3100

  Dallas, Texas 75201

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• San Antonio

  Texas 78258

  401 East Sonterra Boulevard

  Suite 375

  San Antonio, Texas 78258

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• Austin

  Texas 78759

  9442 N Capital of Texas Hwy

  Suite 500

  Austin, Texas 78759

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• Fort Worth

  Texas 73102

  702 Houston Street

  Fort Worth, Texas 73102

  T: 682.231.9560 TF: 800.826.3505 F: 346.826.8997 Office Managing Partner: Ramy P. Elmasri