A respected former federal prosecutor, Thomas E. Brown joined GRGB in 1978, bringing with him knowledge of the federal system that is recognized among Wisconsin lawyers. Drawing upon his experience in the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, he has built a highly successful criminal defense practice. He prides himself on his ability to tailor his legal skills to the unique needs of each client and each case. At the same time, Tom has an equally successful practice representing individuals and businesses in a wide variety of civil areas, including almost twenty years defending manufacturers against product liability claims. He believes that his reputation must be earned, not bestowed, and the testimony of his clients bears this out. They know they can count on him for stability and empathy, for he makes their problems his own. No wonder Tom has been recognized as being among the "Best Lawyers in America" by a national publication, and is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an honor bestowed upon less than five percent of the trial lawyers in the United States.