Brown, James A.

Gary A. Brown joined Sorling, Northrup, Hanna, Cullen & Cochran, Ltd. in 1984, and has practiced law in Springfield since 1981. His practice is concentrated in workers' compensation, eminent domain, public utilities regulation and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issues. Mr. Brown is the author of the popular book "Illinois Workers' Compensation Settlement Guide". See http://www.wcsummaries.com for further information.

Mr. Brown has frequently litigated before the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission and has prosecuted several workers' compensation appeals before the Illinois Appellate Court for the Fourth District of Illinois. He has extensive experience before the Illinois Commerce Commission representing utility companies. He represents both condemning parties and landowners in eminent domain cases.

Following his graduation from the University of Illinois, Mr. Brown worked as an engineer for a public utility company for three years prior to attending law school.