Professional Bios
Since 1998, our lawyers have helped thousands of clients through some of life's most difficult challenges. Our attorneys understand that you probably haven't faced a situation like this before and that you are very concerned about the future. We can help. Our law firm provides confidence and peace of mind to those we represent. Learn more about our lawyers and certified paralegals:
Jason C. Brown, Attorney
Prior to founding the Brown Law Offices, P.A., Jason clerked for Timothy R. Bloomquist, Chief Judge of Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District, and practiced with one of Minnesota's most respected personal injury lawyers, Fred Pritzker. He has tried a wide variety of matters, ranging from divorce and personal injury to civil commitment and criminal matters. Many of these cases received significant media attention, both locally and nationally. Today his practice is dedicated almost exclusively to divorce and family law cases. He has successfully litigated against some of the top divorce attorneys in Minnesota.
Jason enjoys sharing his knowledge with other lawyers by lecturing at continuing legal education seminars. He has also written a number of published articles for various legal journals. Jason is one of a handful of attorneys who have been elected to serve as the chairperson of the Family Law Section of the Minnesota Trial Lawyer's Association and is a former adjunct professor of divorce and family law at North Hennepin Community College. In addition, Jason is a guest blogger with the Minnesota Lawyer newspaper, publisher of the Minnesota Family Law Blog and hosts the Minnesota Family Law This Week podcast. He is a high school mock trial coach with Legacy Christian Academy and serves on the Board of Directors for Northgate Church.
Jason graduated magna cum laude from Minnesota State University Mankato and earned his Juris Doctorate, with honors, from the William Mitchell College of Law. During law school, Jason served as a published staff writer and associate editor of the Law Review and as a member, and later coach, of William Mitchell's International Moot Court.
Cynthia J. Brown, Attorney
Prior to founding the Brown Law Offices, Cynthia clerked for Timothy R. Bloomquist, Chief Judge of Minnesota's Tenth Judicial District. She also practiced with the Clark A. Joslin firm in Cambridge, Minnesota. Cynthia is the former prosecutor for the cities of Isanti and Braham, Minnesota. Over the last 14 years, Cynthia has successfully represented hundreds of clients in family court, throughout Minnesota, in divorce, paternity, domestic abuse and adoption cases. While she has been able to resolve most issues through settlement discussions, she has also taken many cases to trial. She takes a simple, no-nonsense approach to handling divorce and family cases.
Cynthia graduated with honors from the University of South Dakota and received her Juris Doctorate from the William Mitchell College of Law. During law school, Cynthia worked as a criminal investigator with the Hennepin County Attorney's Office and handled divorce work for prison inmates through the Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners program.
Cynthia founded the Amigos de Guatemala Foundation in 2007. She presently serves as a Board Member and President of the Foundation, which provides educational, health and financial resources to underprivileged Guatemalan citizens. Her interest in serving the impoverished began with a medical mission trip to Honduras in 1994.
Jill M. Anderson, Attorney
Jill Anderson earned her Bachelor's Degree, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Northern Iowa and her Juris Doctorate from Drake University, where she was a Public Service Scholar. She practices exclusively in the area of divorce and family law. Jill has helped clients with a wide range of family issues, including physical custody, legal custody, child support, property valuation and division, spousal maintenance, domestic abuse, step-parent adoption and paternity matters.
Jill is a former social worker who provided supervision, counseling and in-home services to families in need. Her work required extensive involvement in the juvenile court system and collaboration with attorneys, judges and Guardian ad Litems to determine what actions would serve the best interests of at-risk children. More recently, she has served as a volunteer family law attorney with Legal Assistance of Washington County and a volunteer Guardian ad Litem in Hennepin County.
Jan K. Werner, Certified Paralegal
Jan Werner is a paralegal with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. She assists Jason Brown with his caseload. Jan brings more than ten years of legal experience to the firm, having previously worked for Milavetz, Gallop & Milavetz and Cousineau, McGuire & Anderson. Jan earned her A.S. in paralegal studies from North Hennepin Community College, and her B.A. in philosphy from Metropolitan State University. She was a member of Phi Theta Kappa, appeared on the Dean's List and received recognition as an NHCC honors scholar. Outside of the office, Jan is a freelance photographer. She resides with her husband, and three children, in Coon Rapids, Minnesota.
Stephanie L. Gilbert, Certified Paralegal
Stephanie Gilbert is a paralegal with the Brown Law Offices, P.A. She assists attorney Jill Anderson. Stephanie earned her B.A. in history from St. Cloud State University. She also obtained a paralegal certificate from Rasmussen College, where she was on the Dean's List . Her experience includes civil litigation and family law cases with the Howard & Kieffer firm in Maple Grove, and Fisher, Bren & Sheridan in Minneapolis. In her free time, Stephanie likes to watch football, spend time with family and friends, take photos and just enjoy life. If you're lucky, she'll share a picture of her Rat Terrier.
