Firm History

The Legacy

Early Life of Ossie Brown

The Law Offices of Ossie Brown was originally formed by Ossie Brown. Brown was born in Winfield, Louisiana in 1926 to George and Lovie Brown. He was raised in Baker, LA and graduated from Baker High School. While attending Baker High, he was elected to Louisiana Boys State and was subsequently elected to the Presidency of Boys State.

Brown attended Louisiana State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Pre-Law. While at LSU, he was given the honor of being chosen as The Drum Major for the Golden Band from Tiger Land. He also lettered in basketball and tennis for the Tigers and he served as President of Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Ossie Brown in the Military

After graduating from LSU, Brown served as a member of the United States Navy in World War II. Upon the completion of his tour of duty, he then received his Law Degree from LSU School of Law.

After graduating, he began to practice law — which extended for the next 50 years. Mr. Brown grew into prominence as a nationally known criminal defense lawyer. His extensive list of high profile clients eventually referred to him as “the defense attorney who won unwinnable cases.”

His most memorable victory was in the 1970 My Lai Massacre Trial held in Fort Hood, Texas. He defended a young army sergeant by the name of David Mitchell. Army Lt. and Platoon Leader, William Calley and his platoon members were tried for war crimes allegedly committed against the Vietnamese during the Vietnam War. Lt. Calley; who was represented by famous attorney F. Lee Bailey, was found guilty of murder as charged but Brown’s client, Cpl. Mitchell was the only defendant acquitted of all charges in the incident.

Ossie Brown in the Community

Brown also had an extensive history of public service while serving in political office. He served as Baton Rouge City Court Judge and after many years of criminal defense work he was elected by the people of East Baton Rouge Parish to serve as The District Attorney for the Parish and its capital city. Brown served as District Attorney from 1972 through 1984.

While he was a member of the National District Attorney’s Association, he served on various committees within the Association including acting as Chairperson of the first Child Abuse Committee of the National Association. He was ultimately elected to the Presidency of the prestigious Association in 1981. He also served on the Executive Council of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement. Attorney Brown was also fundamental in the creation of The I Care Program — a local, young adult drug prevention program for East Baton Rouge, which continues today. He was also actively involved in the Muscular Dystrophy Association and served as the Host for the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon for many years. He also served in the past as the Host of the Lions Club Crippled Children’s Telethon.

Ossie Brown's Legacy

In 1984, after leaving the East Baton Rouge Parish District Attorney’s Office, Brown focused his efforts in private practice at The Law Offices of Ossie Brown where he focused on personal injury, wrongful death and criminal defense litigation. He retired from the active practice of law in 2000.

Since his retirement, The Law Offices of Ossie Brown continues to grow and develop under the direction of his son, Dana Brown. The firm continues to build on its reputation and tradition as a prominent and respected personal injury and criminal defense litigation firm. We want to be your family’s law firm for a lifetime.

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"I would highly recommend The Law Offices of Ossie Brown. The initial consultation proved to me that this truly is my law firm for a lifetime. My experience was nothing short of first-class, with everything from prompt service to attentive responses. When you endure suffering, the last thing you want is a lawyer who doesn’t work in your best interest. If you are looking for fair, professional, diligent representation, call The Law Offices of Ossie Brown."
Derek F.
“The service that I was provided at Dana Brown’s office was second to none. Every phone call was returned and every question was answered. When you talk to Dana, he makes you feel at ease, and that’s what I needed when I was misdiagnosed and wound up having a torn rotator from being rear ended.”
Tiger B.
"Thanks Kris and law staff at the Law Office of Ossie Brown for representing me in my accident! It’s good to know you have a great team of legal professionals behind every step of the way! Thanks for all the hard work and behind the scenes work that went into putting together a successful case! I would highly recommend Kris and his staff for any legal issues you may encounter. I and my family will not hesitate to use him again in the future should the need arise."
Shane L.
“From the moment my wife and I walked through the door, it was obvious we made the right decision in choosing an attorney. Not one time during the process did we ever feel like we were being treated like a number. The way your team handled our case will definitely have us recommending The Law Offices of Ossie Brown to anyone in need of an attorney. As far as the results of our case, we can’t thank you enough! Thank you for keeping us informed every step of the way, and please thank your staff for their kindness and hospitality.”
Jason W.
“I am very glad I chose to go with The Law Offices of Ossie Brown. They made the process seamless and made sure I understood every detail. They took the stress off my shoulders and took it upon themselves. They truly cared about the well-being of myself and my family.”
Eric C.
"Phenomenal service! I called and asked for help with paperwork from a divorce in 2017 and Patti went above and beyond the call of duty to help the clients get what they needed!"
Rob L.
"Kris has handled two cases for me and has always been professional and goes above and beyond for his clients. The office staff is always professional and keeps you updated on what is going on with your case. Highly recommend this office and Kris if you are looking for an attorney."
Lisa T.
"Working with Danna Brown and Patti Suire is always an amazing experience! I reach out to due to a car accident and needed legal representation. Dana was very straight forward, the communication was perfect and I felt like a friend and not just another client. I’m referring Danna to all of my family and friends because I know he efficient and he’s intentional. Our business partner for life! I would totally recommend him to anyone needing representation!"
Aishena P.

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