Brown, Aaron
D. Aaron Brown
Aaron Brown’s practice focuses on civil and commercial litigation, construction law, representation of government entities, and employment law.
Aaron Brown has practiced law since 2003, including four years of large-firm experience at Jennings Strouss & Salmon, PLC, in Phoenix. In 2006, he and David Cantelme formed Cantelme & Brown.
Aaron, who is fluent in Spanish, has represented clients in matters before the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court, Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and Arizona Superior Court.
PRACTICE AREAS
Civil and Commercial Litigation
Construction Law
Representation of State and Local Government Entities
Employment Law
HONORS & AWARDS
The Best Lawyers in America®, 2020-present
Super Lawyers "Rising Stars," 2012, 2013
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
State Bar of Arizona: Construction Law Section; Employment and Labor Law Section
COURT ADMISSIONS
Arizona, 2003
REPRESENTATIVE CASES
Flores v. State of Arizona: Represented the Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives and President of the Arizona Senate in ongoing litigation concerning ELL education in the State. Has appeared twice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in representation of those clients.
Corliss v. Peoria Unified School District: Represented the school district in a case involving a fatal cross-walk accident at Cotton Boll Elementary School.
Represented the Governing Board of the Deer Valley Unified School District in contract negotiations with Superintendent.
Represented the Wilson Elementary School District in litigation against Maricopa County involving school district financing and governance.
Defended the Paradise Valley Unified School District in a lawsuit stemming from an off-site accident.
Represented Salt River Project in an appeal to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals involving a wrongful termination case.
Represented Exxon Mobil Corporation in a six-week jury trial stemming from a construction project.
LANGUAGE FLUENCY
Spanish
EDUCATION
J.D., Baylor University, 2002
B.S., Brigham Young University, 1998