INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

Justin Brown

High Net Worth 2026

Ballard Spahr LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Pennsylvania

1 year ranked

About

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High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Justin Brown, a trusted adviser to his clients, develops creative strategies for wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession. He also counsels fiduciaries on their duties and obligations in connection with the administration of estates and trusts.

Justin is part of the next generation of estate planners. A leader in the area of digital asset planning, he implements cutting-edge strategies to help clients plan for technologically innovative asset classes. Justin is a co-host of “The Digital Planning Podcast,” which educates individuals about all things digital in estate planning, business planning, and estate administration. Now in its seventh season, The Digital Planning Podcast is internationally known as one of the leading podcasts on digital estate planning.

Justin, a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, is the immediate past Chair of the Pennsylvania Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section.

Career

Admissions

New Jersey

Pennsylvania

Maryland

U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

U.S. Tax Court

Professional Memberships

Professional Activities

American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow

Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law, Adjunct Professor, 2018-2023

American Bar Association, Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law, Vice Chair, International Tax Planning, 2020-2021; Vice Chair, Digital Property, 2021-2023

Pennsylvania Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, Section Chair, 2024-2025; Vice Chair Probate and Trust Law 2023-2024; Treasurer, 2022-2023; Council Member, Past Young Lawyers Division Liaison

Philadelphia Bar Association, Probate and Trust Law Section, Technology Committee Chair, 2022, 2023; Section Chair, 2019; Chair-Elect, 2018; Vice Chair, 2017; Secretary, 2016; Executive Committee, 2015-2021; former Chair, Education Committee, 2014-2015; Judicial Appointment and Retention Commission, 2018 and 2019

Philadelphia Estate Planning Council

Chambers Review

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Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Pennsylvania

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Justin Brown advises clients on estate administration, succession planning and the creation of family partnerships and trusts. He also advises families on GST exemptions.

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