Profile
As one of the most successful plaintiffs' attorneys in California, Browne Greene has won more million-dollar jury verdicts in the state's history of personal injury cases. A partner of Greene Broillet & Wheeler, LLP, of Santa Monica, Mr. Greene continues to provide dedicated advocacy for victims and their families in cases of product liability, police misconduct, municipal liability, burn injuries and wrongful death.
Because of his great successes at trial, Mr. Greene has earned many awards and national recognition. He has been listed as one of "The Best Lawyers in America" by Woodward/White, Inc., every year since 1987, as well as in the Los Angeles Daily Journal's "Top 100 Most Influential Attorneys." He is a diplomate of the American Board of Trial Advocates and a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates, among other key leadership positions in his legal community.
After receiving his law degree from George Washington University, Mr. Greene began his career in the Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAG) of the U.S. Air Force. During his term of service from 1961 to 1964, he attained the rank of captain. After serving his country, he began his civil law career as an insurance adjuster and general defense attorney.
About Browne Greene
Law School: The George Washington University Law School
Admitted: 1966, California
Professional Webpage: www.greene-broillet.com/Bio/BrowneGreene.asp
Honors and Awards:
- Named by Lawdragon.com to its Inaugural List of "The Lawdragon 500 Leading Lawyers" and its list of "The Lawdragon 500 Plaintiffs Lawyers" in the United States
- Recipient, Three Major Awards by the Consumer Attorneys of California
- Named a Super Lawyer by Southern California Super Lawyers, as well as to its Top Los Angeles County Lawyers, 2004 - 2008
- Named Trial Lawyer of the Year by Verdictum Juris Publications, 1990 - 1991
- Listed in Woodward & White's "The Best Lawyers in America" Every Year since its First Edition, 1987
- Best Lawyers in America , 2010 - Present
- Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 1978
- Recipient, "Consumer Advocate of the Year Award" by Ralph Nader, 1984
- National Finalist for the Trial Lawyer of the Year Award, Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, 1989
- List of Leading Attorneys, Town and Country Magazine, 1989
- One of the Top Two Most Respected Civil Trial Lawyers in the State, California State Bar Poll, 1989
- Two-Time Recipient, "Marvin E. Lewis Award", 1992
- List of Leading Attorneys, Los Angeles Daily Journal, 1995
- Two-Time Recipient, "Marvin E. Lewis Award", 2005
- Recipient, Prestigious Rage for Justice Lifetime Achievement Award from The Foundation for Taxpayer and Consumer Rights, 2006
- Recipient, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles' "Ted Horn Memorial Award" in Recognition of Service to the Bar, 2006
Bar/Professional Activity:
- President, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 1986 - 1987
- Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 1973 - Present
- Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 1971 - 1973
- Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA)
- Member, Inner Circle of Advocates
- Diplomate, American Board of Trial Advocates
- Co-Founder, California Arbitration Plan, 1972
- Treasurer, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 1974
- Secretary, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 1975
- President, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (CAALA), 1979
- Chair, Political Action Committee, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), 1980
Pro bono/Community Service:
- Volunteer, Big Brothers of Los Angeles
- Judge, Shakespeare Festival
- Supporter, Swedish School of Los Angeles
- Board of Directors, Little Dolphins Pre-School and 7 Arrows Elementary School
- Board of Directors, Edgemar Center for the Arts
Educational Background:
- George Washington University, 1958
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