team-member

Mary Katherine

Brooklyn, NY

Licensed for 21 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

French Spanish Tagalog Polish

About

In addition to my New York Family Law and divorce practice, I regularly provide legal services pertaining to child custody, support, prenups and post-nups, private placement and step-parent adoptions and similar services related to issues and problems faced by individuals and families throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and the Bronx. I also provide legal consultations and trial preparation for other attorneys. Whatever the task, my goal is the same: do all I can to achieve the best possible result, within budget, and with as little stress as possible for my client--I make that commitment in recognition of the trust and faith they put in me.Throughout my practice, my staff and I strive to balance efficiency with patience. Attention to each client’s need to understand their rights, responsibilities and options is paramount, and we believe it’s the most important step towards achieving the client’s goals. It is also extremely important to me that I counsel each of my clients on the risks and benefits of litigation and what can be done to avoid a legal "crisis" in the future. Many, many legal disputes can be avoided entirely or at least minimized with proper advance planning.That said, when litigation is required, I undertake it with one goal—a winning result for my client.The best compliment I can receive from a client is a referral to a friend or a family member--there's no greater validation that my efforts on behalf of my clients are worthwhile and meaningful. To those who have made such referrals, thank you again!  

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

French Spanish Tagalog Polish

Contact

Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown147 Prince StreetSuite 24Brooklyn, NY, 11201 Office (718) 878-6886 147 Prince StreetSuite 24Suite 24Brooklyn, NY, 11201 Office (718) 878-6886(718) 878-6886

Office: (718) 305-1405

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
April 29, 2017

Before I discovered the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown (MKB), I was advised by an attorney in a well-established part of town. During the consultation, the first thing he did was cranking out numbers for the payments I would have to make. For the rest of the consultation, I was unable to get him to listen to my real concerns and advised me accordingly. I felt like I was seeing an accountant more than an attorney. With Ms. Mary Katherine Brown at MKB, I was able to discuss my situation. She looked at it carefully before any legal options were presented, and advised me what position each option would put me in. She addressed my issues, cleared up my confusion, answered all my legal questions, and informed me of the governing laws. All that in plain English and repeated if I could not follow. Her approach to the problem I faced with a patient and caring attitude helped me make the right choice. She also pointed out whether litigation was necessary in my case instead of just advocating it to obtain legal fees from the client. In other words, she is acting in her clients' interests first, not hers. As necessary in my particular situation, she also referred me to another equally competent attorney in a different area of the law, which saved me the trouble of finding one myself. Obviously with her excellent legal advice and services, you do not expect her to be next to the phone whenever you call--she may be in consultations or litigation. Her aides are all professional, courteous and helpful to relate messages in a timely manner, or set up appointments with her. Her billing is transparent and honest. Her fees are significantly lower than those in the well-established part of town. You should not be surprised by everything positive I have to say about my experience with MKB because, as part of her stated objectives, it is the goal of Ms. Mary Katherine Brown to do all she can to achieve the best possible result for her clients with a good lawyer's toolbox. She exceeds the expectations of a good lawyer.

Olga
March 14, 2018

Mary Katherine Brown was my attorney for four years helping me to go through a difficult divorce with a stubborn and spiteful husband. She was assertive and knowledgeable, and always choosing the most cost-effective strategies. Mary Katherine was not someone who would be at my husband and his attorneys’ throat all the time. Our choice as a team was to be reasonable, firm and fair, and keep my child’s interests first. Whenever I felt stuck and helpless because of the opponent side’s pressure, Mary Katherine understood my concerns, listened to my preferences and helped to choose the optimal course of action. I feel that I am protected by the Settlement Agreement drafted by Mary Katherine.

felix
December 20, 2021

My experience with Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown was excellent. My attorney, Mary Katherine Brown, gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful in court. Mary Katherine Brown was a calming and confident presence during very difficult court proceedings. I never once was treated as anything other than a valuable client by Mary Katherine Brown. I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received through the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown Without the help of Mary Katherine Brown, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had. Mary Katherine Brown took on an extremely difficult case and encountered issues that no one expected and few had ever seen. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the truth was told and presented it perfectly. She has stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Though we faced challenges, Mary Katherine Brown did not falter. Her thorough research provided us the pathway we needed to rise to victory. I am proud to be a client and will continue to retain them for legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands.

christine
July 21, 2020

I could not be happier to have had Mary Katherine Brown prepare my Last Will and Testament, living will, Health care proxy and other documents.  I truly appreciated her accessibility and patience.  What I thought would be a confusing and uncomfortable task, she made into an easily understandable process.  I can tell she is very knowledgeable and I trust her guidance.   When I was first thinking of getting my will done, I was considering Legalzoom as an inexpensive and quick option. I am SO thankful I went with a great lawyer to handle such important documents. Mary Brown's price is very reasonable and worth every penny.  

Elaine
March 9, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown was a delight to work with these past months. I had an issue come up for Brooklyn Family Court with my ex-husband on a support matter and wanted to retain an attorney instead of handling on my own as in the past. I researched some reviews and found Ms. Brown. She is very organized in her thoughts and plans, as well as, very professional in the court environment. I relayed my concerns on some particular issues and she promptly took down notes and handled them within the day contacting my ex-husband's attorney. Her strategies are well thought out and her advice is invaluable. Ms. Brown made me feel comfortable from our first conversation and throughout our contact. I would like to add her office staff, specifically, Mariana was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Mary Katherine Brown (Brooklyn Family & Divorce Lawyer) for your family's legal needs. She's fantastic, brilliant, competent, resourceful and overall an attorney you want to have to work for your issues. I am very thankful I found her and decided to retain her for my legal concerns. Mary Katherine Brown is absolutely wonderful!

Abby
March 8, 2020

I had an excellent experience using Mary Katherine for a prenuptial agreement. She was great every step of the way - understanding what my goals were for the agreement, answering my questions and explaining different components of the agreement and working expeditiously to get the agreement signed. I would definitely recommend Mary Katherine, and would work with her again.

anonymous
March 5, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown made me feel comfortable and safe in a time when I had no clue what the future would bring. I still don't but it is nice to have an empathetic ear and someone who isn't just jumping towards conclusions. She really listened to me and that felt great.

Nadya
March 3, 2020

I am grateful to Mary Brown for providing me with a relevant piece of advice regarding my custody case in a family court and following me through further steps I needed to take. She is an amazing and knowledgeable attorney, the consultation was scheduled in no time!!!

Alonzo
March 2, 2020

Miss Brown represented me in several cases while clearly explaining the situations and presenting all of my available options to me before giving her recommended plan of action. Some of my issues involved my parental rights that she worked diligently to resolve. Her office is professional and friendly, which is greatly appreciated when dealing with the stress of court. She was easy to reach, always got back to me, and always kept me informed. She’s the best attorney I have ever worked with and I recommend her to anyone dealing with a Divorce or Family Law case.

anonymous
October 29, 2019

I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Ms. Brown to help me develop a post nup during a very difficult period of life. She is so knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful. I always felt heard and that I was working with someone who sincerely had my best interests in mind. The bonus is that she also happens to be compassionate, empathetic and seems to be a genuinely good person. She kept me calm and remained dedicated throughout many pivots. Her staff is also great- everyone is consistently responsive and professional.

anonymous
April 29, 2017

Before I discovered the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown (MKB), I was advised by an attorney in a well-established part of town. During the consultation, the first thing he did was cranking out numbers for the payments I would have to make. For the rest of the consultation, I was unable to get him to listen to my real concerns and advised me accordingly. I felt like I was seeing an accountant more than an attorney. With Ms. Mary Katherine Brown at MKB, I was able to discuss my situation. She looked at it carefully before any legal options were presented, and advised me what position each option would put me in. She addressed my issues, cleared up my confusion, answered all my legal questions, and informed me of the governing laws. All that in plain English and repeated if I could not follow. Her approach to the problem I faced with a patient and caring attitude helped me make the right choice. She also pointed out whether litigation was necessary in my case instead of just advocating it to obtain legal fees from the client. In other words, she is acting in her clients' interests first, not hers. As necessary in my particular situation, she also referred me to another equally competent attorney in a different area of the law, which saved me the trouble of finding one myself. Obviously with her excellent legal advice and services, you do not expect her to be next to the phone whenever you call--she may be in consultations or litigation. Her aides are all professional, courteous and helpful to relate messages in a timely manner, or set up appointments with her. Her billing is transparent and honest. Her fees are significantly lower than those in the well-established part of town. You should not be surprised by everything positive I have to say about my experience with MKB because, as part of her stated objectives, it is the goal of Ms. Mary Katherine Brown to do all she can to achieve the best possible result for her clients with a good lawyer's toolbox. She exceeds the expectations of a good lawyer.

Olga
March 14, 2018

Mary Katherine Brown was my attorney for four years helping me to go through a difficult divorce with a stubborn and spiteful husband. She was assertive and knowledgeable, and always choosing the most cost-effective strategies. Mary Katherine was not someone who would be at my husband and his attorneys’ throat all the time. Our choice as a team was to be reasonable, firm and fair, and keep my child’s interests first. Whenever I felt stuck and helpless because of the opponent side’s pressure, Mary Katherine understood my concerns, listened to my preferences and helped to choose the optimal course of action. I feel that I am protected by the Settlement Agreement drafted by Mary Katherine.

felix
December 20, 2021

My experience with Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown was excellent. My attorney, Mary Katherine Brown, gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful in court. Mary Katherine Brown was a calming and confident presence during very difficult court proceedings. I never once was treated as anything other than a valuable client by Mary Katherine Brown. I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received through the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown Without the help of Mary Katherine Brown, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had. Mary Katherine Brown took on an extremely difficult case and encountered issues that no one expected and few had ever seen. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the truth was told and presented it perfectly. She has stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Though we faced challenges, Mary Katherine Brown did not falter. Her thorough research provided us the pathway we needed to rise to victory. I am proud to be a client and will continue to retain them for legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands.

christine
July 21, 2020

I could not be happier to have had Mary Katherine Brown prepare my Last Will and Testament, living will, Health care proxy and other documents.  I truly appreciated her accessibility and patience.  What I thought would be a confusing and uncomfortable task, she made into an easily understandable process.  I can tell she is very knowledgeable and I trust her guidance.   When I was first thinking of getting my will done, I was considering Legalzoom as an inexpensive and quick option. I am SO thankful I went with a great lawyer to handle such important documents. Mary Brown's price is very reasonable and worth every penny.  

Elaine
March 9, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown was a delight to work with these past months. I had an issue come up for Brooklyn Family Court with my ex-husband on a support matter and wanted to retain an attorney instead of handling on my own as in the past. I researched some reviews and found Ms. Brown. She is very organized in her thoughts and plans, as well as, very professional in the court environment. I relayed my concerns on some particular issues and she promptly took down notes and handled them within the day contacting my ex-husband's attorney. Her strategies are well thought out and her advice is invaluable. Ms. Brown made me feel comfortable from our first conversation and throughout our contact. I would like to add her office staff, specifically, Mariana was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Mary Katherine Brown (Brooklyn Family & Divorce Lawyer) for your family's legal needs. She's fantastic, brilliant, competent, resourceful and overall an attorney you want to have to work for your issues. I am very thankful I found her and decided to retain her for my legal concerns. Mary Katherine Brown is absolutely wonderful!

Abby
March 8, 2020

I had an excellent experience using Mary Katherine for a prenuptial agreement. She was great every step of the way - understanding what my goals were for the agreement, answering my questions and explaining different components of the agreement and working expeditiously to get the agreement signed. I would definitely recommend Mary Katherine, and would work with her again.

anonymous
March 5, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown made me feel comfortable and safe in a time when I had no clue what the future would bring. I still don't but it is nice to have an empathetic ear and someone who isn't just jumping towards conclusions. She really listened to me and that felt great.

Nadya
March 3, 2020

I am grateful to Mary Brown for providing me with a relevant piece of advice regarding my custody case in a family court and following me through further steps I needed to take. She is an amazing and knowledgeable attorney, the consultation was scheduled in no time!!!

Alonzo
March 2, 2020

Miss Brown represented me in several cases while clearly explaining the situations and presenting all of my available options to me before giving her recommended plan of action. Some of my issues involved my parental rights that she worked diligently to resolve. Her office is professional and friendly, which is greatly appreciated when dealing with the stress of court. She was easy to reach, always got back to me, and always kept me informed. She’s the best attorney I have ever worked with and I recommend her to anyone dealing with a Divorce or Family Law case.

anonymous
October 29, 2019

I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Ms. Brown to help me develop a post nup during a very difficult period of life. She is so knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful. I always felt heard and that I was working with someone who sincerely had my best interests in mind. The bonus is that she also happens to be compassionate, empathetic and seems to be a genuinely good person. She kept me calm and remained dedicated throughout many pivots. Her staff is also great- everyone is consistently responsive and professional.

anonymous
April 29, 2017

Before I discovered the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown (MKB), I was advised by an attorney in a well-established part of town. During the consultation, the first thing he did was cranking out numbers for the payments I would have to make. For the rest of the consultation, I was unable to get him to listen to my real concerns and advised me accordingly. I felt like I was seeing an accountant more than an attorney. With Ms. Mary Katherine Brown at MKB, I was able to discuss my situation. She looked at it carefully before any legal options were presented, and advised me what position each option would put me in. She addressed my issues, cleared up my confusion, answered all my legal questions, and informed me of the governing laws. All that in plain English and repeated if I could not follow. Her approach to the problem I faced with a patient and caring attitude helped me make the right choice. She also pointed out whether litigation was necessary in my case instead of just advocating it to obtain legal fees from the client. In other words, she is acting in her clients' interests first, not hers. As necessary in my particular situation, she also referred me to another equally competent attorney in a different area of the law, which saved me the trouble of finding one myself. Obviously with her excellent legal advice and services, you do not expect her to be next to the phone whenever you call--she may be in consultations or litigation. Her aides are all professional, courteous and helpful to relate messages in a timely manner, or set up appointments with her. Her billing is transparent and honest. Her fees are significantly lower than those in the well-established part of town. You should not be surprised by everything positive I have to say about my experience with MKB because, as part of her stated objectives, it is the goal of Ms. Mary Katherine Brown to do all she can to achieve the best possible result for her clients with a good lawyer's toolbox. She exceeds the expectations of a good lawyer.

Olga
March 14, 2018

Mary Katherine Brown was my attorney for four years helping me to go through a difficult divorce with a stubborn and spiteful husband. She was assertive and knowledgeable, and always choosing the most cost-effective strategies. Mary Katherine was not someone who would be at my husband and his attorneys’ throat all the time. Our choice as a team was to be reasonable, firm and fair, and keep my child’s interests first. Whenever I felt stuck and helpless because of the opponent side’s pressure, Mary Katherine understood my concerns, listened to my preferences and helped to choose the optimal course of action. I feel that I am protected by the Settlement Agreement drafted by Mary Katherine.

felix
December 20, 2021

My experience with Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown was excellent. My attorney, Mary Katherine Brown, gave my case all the time and attention that was needed to be successful in court. Mary Katherine Brown was a calming and confident presence during very difficult court proceedings. I never once was treated as anything other than a valuable client by Mary Katherine Brown. I very much appreciate the knowledge and support I received through the Law Office of Mary Katherine Brown Without the help of Mary Katherine Brown, I know that I would not have had the successful outcomes I have had. Mary Katherine Brown took on an extremely difficult case and encountered issues that no one expected and few had ever seen. She worked tirelessly to make sure that the truth was told and presented it perfectly. She has stood by every one of my requests and guided me through the entire lengthy process. Though we faced challenges, Mary Katherine Brown did not falter. Her thorough research provided us the pathway we needed to rise to victory. I am proud to be a client and will continue to retain them for legal matters that may arise as I know I am in the best hands.

christine
July 21, 2020

I could not be happier to have had Mary Katherine Brown prepare my Last Will and Testament, living will, Health care proxy and other documents.  I truly appreciated her accessibility and patience.  What I thought would be a confusing and uncomfortable task, she made into an easily understandable process.  I can tell she is very knowledgeable and I trust her guidance.   When I was first thinking of getting my will done, I was considering Legalzoom as an inexpensive and quick option. I am SO thankful I went with a great lawyer to handle such important documents. Mary Brown's price is very reasonable and worth every penny.  

Elaine
March 9, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown was a delight to work with these past months. I had an issue come up for Brooklyn Family Court with my ex-husband on a support matter and wanted to retain an attorney instead of handling on my own as in the past. I researched some reviews and found Ms. Brown. She is very organized in her thoughts and plans, as well as, very professional in the court environment. I relayed my concerns on some particular issues and she promptly took down notes and handled them within the day contacting my ex-husband's attorney. Her strategies are well thought out and her advice is invaluable. Ms. Brown made me feel comfortable from our first conversation and throughout our contact. I would like to add her office staff, specifically, Mariana was a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Mary Katherine Brown (Brooklyn Family & Divorce Lawyer) for your family's legal needs. She's fantastic, brilliant, competent, resourceful and overall an attorney you want to have to work for your issues. I am very thankful I found her and decided to retain her for my legal concerns. Mary Katherine Brown is absolutely wonderful!

Abby
March 8, 2020

I had an excellent experience using Mary Katherine for a prenuptial agreement. She was great every step of the way - understanding what my goals were for the agreement, answering my questions and explaining different components of the agreement and working expeditiously to get the agreement signed. I would definitely recommend Mary Katherine, and would work with her again.

anonymous
March 5, 2020

Mary Katherine Brown made me feel comfortable and safe in a time when I had no clue what the future would bring. I still don't but it is nice to have an empathetic ear and someone who isn't just jumping towards conclusions. She really listened to me and that felt great.

Nadya
March 3, 2020

I am grateful to Mary Brown for providing me with a relevant piece of advice regarding my custody case in a family court and following me through further steps I needed to take. She is an amazing and knowledgeable attorney, the consultation was scheduled in no time!!!

Alonzo
March 2, 2020

Miss Brown represented me in several cases while clearly explaining the situations and presenting all of my available options to me before giving her recommended plan of action. Some of my issues involved my parental rights that she worked diligently to resolve. Her office is professional and friendly, which is greatly appreciated when dealing with the stress of court. She was easy to reach, always got back to me, and always kept me informed. She’s the best attorney I have ever worked with and I recommend her to anyone dealing with a Divorce or Family Law case.

anonymous
October 29, 2019

I feel so incredibly lucky to have found Ms. Brown to help me develop a post nup during a very difficult period of life. She is so knowledgeable, thorough and thoughtful. I always felt heard and that I was working with someone who sincerely had my best interests in mind. The bonus is that she also happens to be compassionate, empathetic and seems to be a genuinely good person. She kept me calm and remained dedicated throughout many pivots. Her staff is also great- everyone is consistently responsive and professional.