About Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP stands among Orange County’s most highly regarded business and family law firms, offering a combination of seasoned trial skills, real-world business experience, and personalized legal services. Located in Irvine, California, the firm has earned AV ratings, a 10.0 Avvo Client Rating, and recognition by Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP provides aggressive yet thoughtful representation in business litigation, civil disputes, real estate and construction matters, as well as complex divorce and family law issues. Certified Trial Specialists lead the team, bringing over 75 years of combined experience to negotiations, mediation, and courtroom battles.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP focuses on achieving efficient, results-driven solutions while tailoring strategies to each client’s unique circumstances. Services span business disputes, including breach of contract, partnership dissolutions, fraud, shareholder actions, and unfair competition, as well as family law issues such as divorce, custody, support, and asset division.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP is recognized for offering the resources of a large firm, combined with the personalized attention of a boutique practice. The attorneys emphasize open communication, cost-effective strategies, and strong advocacy at every stage, ensuring that clients remain informed, empowered, and fully supported throughout their journey.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP has secured major courtroom victories, including a $20.2 million verdict, and has earned the trust of individuals, businesses, and families across Irvine, Orange County, Los Angeles, and throughout Southern California. Clients benefit from flexible appointment scheduling, including evenings and weekends, as well as consultations designed to deliver clarity and actionable legal guidance.

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP continues to uphold the highest standards of integrity, diligence, and client service, representing a true benchmark for legal excellence in Southern California.

Practice Areas

Family Law
  • Divorce & Legal Separation
  • Spousal Support
  • Child Support
  • Same Sex Marriages & Domestic Partnerships
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Division of Assets
  • Domestic Abuse & Restraining Orders
  • Marvin and “Palimony” Claims
  • Modifications
  • Mediation Services
  • Custody & Paternity
  • Spousal & Child Support
  • Modifications
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Limited Scope Representation
Real Estate
  • Fraud, misrepresentation and non-disclosure
  • Property rights disputes
  • Landlord tenant disputes and eviction actions
  • Broker liability and commission disputes
  • Breach of contract actions
  • Construction delay claims
  • Construction defect claims
  • Restraining orders, Injunctions and Receivers
  • Design defect claims
  • Easements (Express, Prescriptive & Other)
  • Mechanics liens, stop notices and performance bonds
  • Owner/developer/contractor disputes
  • Insurance issues and claims
  • Change orders, back charges and related disputes
  • Site conditions and delay claims
  • Payment disputes
  • Subcontractor non-performance, breach or abandonment
  • Partnership, LLC and Corporate ownership disputes
  • Landslide, soils movement and slope failure claims
  • Construction indemnity claims
  • Catastrophic injury claims defense
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Business Litigation
  • Business Purchase & Sale Disputes
  • Corporate Litigation
  • Partnership Disputes
  • Shareholder Disputes
  • Fraud
  • Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Non-Compete
  • Injunctions & TRO’s
  • Contracts & Agreements
  • E-Cigarette, E-Liquid & “ENDS” Practice
  • General Counsel Services
  • Civil Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Employment Disputes & Wrongful Termination

Fees

  • Payment details not specified

Office location for Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

Brown & Charbonneau, LLP

420 Exchange #270, Irvine, CA 92602