Thomas F. Brown

Tom devotes his practice to civil litigation defense, advocating for corporations in claims of premises liability, wrongful death and product liability. He has handled hundreds of cases on behalf of a variety of corporations, many involving catastrophic injuries. During his career, he also has handled cases involving employment law, labor law, negligent security, motor vehicle accidents, sexual abuse and workers' compensation. As part of his amusement and entertainment practice, Tom represents venues including theme parks, golf courses, water parks and retail stores. Tom is an active member of the International Amusement and Leisure Defense Association (IALDA).

Tom began his career at a civil litigation firm in Miami where he worked with one of the presidents of the Florida Bar. In 2006, he moved to Orlando where he joined Wicker, Smith, O'Hara, McCoy & Ford, P.A., a statewide defense litigation firm. Tom continues to dedicate his practice to defending corporations in civil litigation here at Marshall Dennehey.

Tom obtained his undergraduate degree from Rollins College where he made Dean's List and President's List. In 2001, he graduated cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law. As a law student, he made Dean's List and earned the Dean's Certificate of Achievement as well as the CALI Excellence for the Future Award.

Tom is a member of the Florida Bar and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Honors & awards

C.A.L.I. Excellence for the Future Award
2000

Year joined

2010

Thought Leadership

Marshall Dennehey Announces New Shareholders, Special Counsel

January 2, 2014
Marshall Dennehey announced today that 16 attorneys, nearly half of them women, were elected shareholders of the firm at the annual shareholders' meeting held December 9 in Philadelphia.

Smartphones & Social Media: Ensuring Risk-Management Policies Evolve With Technology

Orlando
Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability
October 1, 2013

It’s Not All Fun and Games: Investigating Amusement Park Claims

Orlando
Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability
May 28, 2013

Premises Liability: Keeping Your Business Out of the Courtroom

Orlando
General Liability
Amusements, Sports and Recreation Liability
May 17, 2013

Classes/Seminars Taught

Defending Catastrophic Injury Claims - How to Stack the Deck in Your Favor, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - Casino Royale, Tampa, FL, September 20, 2018

Legal RoundTable, Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International Conference, Orlando, FL, 2015

Blitz on Damages: Challenging Medical Bills, Marshall Dennehey Florida Claims Symposium - The Best Defense is a Good Offense, Orlando, FL, September 17, 2014

Analyzing Slip and Fall Claims, Gallagher Bassett Services, April 2014, co-presenter

Legal Round Table, IAAPA Convention, 2012

Reducing The Risk & Severity of Claims, Athletic Business Conference, 2011

Roller Skating Association and International Laser Tag Association Convention, 2011

Legal Round Table, IAAPA Convention, 2011