Justin Brown, a trusted adviser to his clients, develops creative strategies for wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession. He also counsels fiduciaries on their duties and obligations in connection with the administration of estates and trusts.
Justin is part of the next generation of estate planners. A leader in the area of digital asset planning, he implements cutting-edge strategies to help clients plan for technologically innovative asset classes. Justin is a co-host of “The Digital Planning Podcast,” which educates individuals about all things digital in estate planning, business planning, and estate administration. Now in its fourth season, The Digital Planning Podcast is internationally known as one of the leading podcasts on digital estate planning.
Professional Highlights
Pro Bono Experience
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Justin created and supervised a volunteer attorney program designed to draft wills pro bono for medical first responders. Justin received the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania Pro Bono Distinguished Service Award in 2019.
Professional Activities
American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2018-present
American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Vice Chair, International Tax Planning, 2020-2021; Vice Chair, Digital Property, 2021-2023
Recognition & Accomplishments
Daniel R. Ginsberg Leadership Award, Anti-Defamation League, 2023
“Top Author,” JD Supra Readers’ Choice Awards, 2021 and 2022
Best Lawyers in America: Tax Law, Trusts and Estates (Philadelphia), 2020-2024
New Jersey Law Journal, New Leaders of the Bar, 2018
Speaking Engagements
Panelist, "Electronic Wills: Past, Present (and Future?)," Estate Law Institute, November 14, 2023
Speaker, "Planning for Digital Assets (Lifetime and Post-Mortem)," Lancaster Bar Association, November 9, 2023
Co-host, “The Digital Planning Podcast,” 2019-present
Speaker, "Artificial Intelligence in the Practice of Law: Can You Quit Your Day Job Yet," Philadelphia Bar Association Bench Bar Conference, September 23, 2023
Speaker, "Electronic Wills: Past, Present (And Future?)," Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans’ Court Association of Pennsylvania Conference, July 12, 2023
Board Memberships & Community Service
Co-Chair, Anti-Defamation League, Education Committee
Executive Committee Member, Anti-Defamation League, Philadelphia Region
Publications
Co-author, "International Income and Estate Tax Planning for Cross-Border Clients," The Legal Intelligencer, May 3, 2023
"Artificial Intelligence: An Important Tool for the Estate Planner," Philadelphia Bar Association's Probate & Trust Newsletter, March 2023
Co-author, "Technology—Probate," American Bar Association's Probate & Property Magazine, March 1, 2023
Credentials
Education
Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law (LL.M., Taxation, 2012)
American University Washington College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2005)
Washington University in St. Louis (B.A., with honors, 2002)
Admissions
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey
U.S. Tax Court