Stephen A. Brown

Stephen A. Brown is a shareholder and experienced attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, focusing on estate planning, fiduciary litigation, and business law. Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law by the North Carolina State Bar, he advises individuals, families, and businesses on asset protection, trust creation, and complex wealth transfer strategies designed to achieve long-term goals efficiently and securely.

Stephen earned his J.D. with honors from the University of North Carolina School of Law, where he served as a published author and staff member of the North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology. He also holds a B.A. and B.M. from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Admitted to practice in North Carolina and before the U.S. Tax Court, he combines legal skill with strong analytical insight to serve a broad range of clients effectively.

Stephen regularly advises clients on will contests, breach of fiduciary duty claims, guardianship matters, and trust modifications. His practice also includes guiding closely held businesses through formation, mergers and acquisitions, tax issues, and governance matters. Known for his precision and client-focused approach, he strives to deliver clear, practical solutions tailored to each client’s objectives.

Recognized for professional excellence, Stephen A. Brown has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers Rising Stars, and Business North Carolina Legal Elite. He is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association’s Tax, Estate Planning, and Probate Law Section and the Wake County Bar Association. Through his experience, leadership, and integrity, he continues to provide trusted legal counsel in estate and business matters across North Carolina.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Young Moore and Henderson, P.A.
• Member, Wake County Bar Association
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association Tax, Estate Planning & Probate Law Section

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  Bachelor of Medicine (BM)

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