William D. Brown

William D. Brown is a partner at Brown & Winters in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California,  specializing in environmental law. He has been instrumental in the firm’s  development of a significant environmental practice focusing on the representation  of California public entities. 

Mr. Brown received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of  Southern California on scholarships from the University and the Carnation  Corporation. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Notre Dame Law  School in 1986, where he acted as an editor of the Journal of Legislation. 

In the field of environmental law, Mr. Brown has headed the team, which has  provided legal and consulting services to many public entities. 

Mr. Brown has drafted numerous California environmental statutes. He has testified  before the Senate and Assembly Toxics Committees. He frequently represents  public entities in regulatory matters involving California Environmental Protection  Agency (CALEPA). 

The firm also represents public entities in environmental coverage disputes with  insurers. The firm has successfully recovered insurance proceeds for Chula Vista,  Coronado, Oceanside, Bakersfield, Chico, Modesto, Santa Barbara, Sacramento,  Davis, County of San Diego, City of San Diego, County of Los Angeles, and the San  Diego Unified Port District. 

In recent years Mr. Brown has focused on insurance archaeology, school sites and  pro bono activities. In addition to providing legal services, Mr. Brown also provides  consulting services and conducts legal environmental seminars.