Steven Brower

Top rated Insurance Coverage attorney in Irvine, California

Brower Law Group, A Professional Corporation
Steven Brower
Brower Law Group, A Professional Corporation

Practice Areas: Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more

Licensed in California since: 1980

Education: University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law

Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009, 2012 - 2024

Brower Law Group, A Professional Corporation

100 Pacifica
Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618 Visit website

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Steven Brower, President and Trial Attorney for the Brower Law Group, A Professional Corporation, has over 40 years of experience as a trial lawyer. In addition to litigation, he also handles mediation, arbitration and appellate cases across the United States, and he provides a unique perspective to help his clients with their legal needs related to the following practice areas:

·         Civil Business Litigation

·         Appellate law

·         Cybersecurity, data breaches and other computer technology issues

·         Insurance coverage, generally from the perspective of the policyholder

·         Intellectual property law

After receiving his undergraduate degree cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Brower attended the University of California, Los Angeles School of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1980. The State Bar of California admitted him to practice that same year, and he is admitted to practice before all U.S. District Courts in California, the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 1st and 9th Circuits.

As an attorney, Mr. Brower has represented clients in over 10 states in a wide variety of industries. He has helped secure more than $200 million for policyholders with their claims against insurance companies, and he has helped insurance companies defend themselves against coverage issues and bad faith claims. He also represents major technology companies with their legal issues related to intellectual property protection and cybersecurity, and he has successfully mediated and arbitrated over 150 cases often involving computer systems and technology.

As recognition for his dedication to his practice, Mr. Brower has received several awards and acknowledgements, including an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. 

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.

Practice areas

Insurance Coverage, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution, E-Discovery, Intellectual Property

Focus areas

Arbitration, Bad Faith Insurance, Copyrights, Insurance, Intellectual Property Law, Mediation, Trade Secret, Trademarks

  • 40% Insurance Coverage
  • 30% Business Litigation
  • 10% Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • 10% E-Discovery
  • 10% Intellectual Property

First Admitted: 1980, California

Professional Webpage: https://browerlawgroup.com/attorney/steven-brower/

Honors/Awards:
  • Southern California Super Lawyer, 2013 to 2018
  • Insurance Law - Tier 1 (highest tier) for Orange County, Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report
  • AV rated with Martindale Hubbell
Educational Background:
  • University of California, Los Angeles, A.B., cum laude
Scholarly Lectures/Writings:
  • Don't Be Left Naked When It Comes To Insurance Coverage, July 19th, 2012
Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results):
  • Lead trial counsel for a team defending a $15 million claim by a developer brought against the County which operated the airport.  After a 5 day trial the jury awarded just $250,000, which was less than any settlement demand made by the plaintiff.  And even that amount was set aside when the Idaho Supreme Court ruled that there were no damages as a matter of law.  , 2017
  • Jury verdict in LA Superior Court for the maximum amount allowed by law.  Plaintiff purchased used vehicle, the dealer didn't disclose that the car had just been repaired.  Two years later, after the warranty had expired, the plaintiff was driving on the freeway when the car's computer detected a problem and restricted the vehicle to driving 15 miles an hour.  The plaintiff, with her baby in the car, was terrified trying to get off the freeway while driving just 15mph.  It happened 2 more times before the dealer finally fixed.  The manufacturer refused to repurchase the vehicle., 2019
  • Jury verdict in Federal Court (unanimous) for the maximum amount allowed by law, including civil monetary penalty.  Plaintiff purchased vehicle, dashboard would occasionally go dark.  Manufacturer was unable to repair in a timely manner.  , 2019
Bar/Professional Activity:
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, 2021
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
  • U.S. District for the District of Columbia
  • Federal Bar Association, 2003-Present
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
  • American Bar Association, Division Chair (Computers & E-Commerce), 2005-2008
  • U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
  • Chair, American Bar Association, Book Publishing Committee, 2008-2012
  • American Bar Association, Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee
  • Supreme Court of the United States
Industry Groups:
  • Computer Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Real Estate
  • Technology (especially Computer Software)

Office location for Steven Brower

100 Pacifica
Suite 160
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 714-549-5150

Selections

14 Years Super Lawyers
  • Super Lawyers: 2009, 2012 - 2024

Top Lists

Top 50: Orange County Super Lawyers: 2019 - 2020

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