Matthew C. Brown

Matthew C. Brown is a Wiggin and Dana’s Litigation Department partner and co-chair of the firm’s Manufacturing Industry Practice Group. He represents clients in complex litigation, including manufacturing disputes, fiduciary litigation, and real estate matters. His ability to resolve high-stakes conflicts through mediation, arbitration, and trial makes him a trusted advocate for businesses and individuals.

Matthew earned his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from Quinnipiac University School of Law, where he was a Dean’s Scholar and received the Distinguished Academic Achievement Award. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in History and Latin from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. His strong academic foundation has contributed to his analytical approach to litigation and case strategy.

With extensive experience in manufacturing law, Matthew represents clients in the aerospace, industrial, maritime, pharmaceutical, and agricultural industries. He has successfully tried multimillion-dollar claims to verdict and has secured injunctive relief in high-profile arbitration cases. His expertise in handling supplier disputes and regulatory matters makes him a key legal advisor to manufacturers.

In addition to handling complex manufacturing disputes, Matthew has a robust real estate litigation practice, representing title insurance policyholders, corporations, and homeowners in property-related disputes. He also focuses on probate litigation, including conservatorship actions, will contests, and fiduciary misconduct claims. Matthew further serves as a Special Public Defender in Connecticut’s Part A criminal court, where he provides pro bono criminal defense services.

Recognized for his legal excellence, Matthew has been named a New Leader in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune and featured in Chambers USA and New England Super Lawyers for his litigation expertise. He is an active member of the Connecticut Bar Association, the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section, and the New Haven County Bar Association.

Matthew C. Brown provides strategic solutions tailored to his client’s needs through his litigation practice. He delivers strong advocacy and effective resolutions to complex legal challenges, whether handling business disputes, fiduciary claims, or real estate conflicts.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Wiggin and Dana, LLP
• Member, American Bar Association, Business Law Section
• Member, Connecticut Bar Association
• Member, New Haven County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Connecticut

Education

• Quinnipiac University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Massachusetts
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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