Attorney Mike Brown
Mike Brown is a respected personal injury attorney who has fought for and won settlements for his clients in cases involving truck and car crashes, medical malpractice, and people hurt in falls.
1-800-ZIFF-LAW (943-3529)
mbrown@zifflaw.com
Mailing Address
303 William Street
Elmira, NY 14902–1338
Paralegal
Karen Wheadon
1-800-ZIFF-LAW (943-3529)
kwheadon@zifflaw.com
Professional Biography
Mike came to the Ziff Law Firm in 2016 with a strong record as a fierce advocate for his clients in court. The former Assistant District Attorney with the Broome County District Attorney’s Office, and Assistant Attorney General and Claims Attorney with the New York Attorney General’s Office, has experience in county, state, and federal courts across Central New York, Western New York, and the Southern Tier, as well as Northern Tier counties in Pennsylvania.
While at the Broome County DA’s Office, Mike prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanors to felonies. After only two years as a local court prosecutor, Mike served as the felony DWI prosecutor. In addition to prosecuting DWI cases in County Court and presenting them to the grand jury, Mike spoke at STOP DWI Victim Impact Panels, which are presentations made to DWI offenders to emphasize the consequences of driving while impaired and/or intoxicated.
“Being an Assistant District Attorney is the best way to get trial experience as a young lawyer,” he said. “I was in the courtroom nearly every day, prosecuting everything from traffic tickets to felonies.”
As an Assistant Attorney General and Claims Attorney, Mike defended state agencies against tort claims, such as medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall cases, and other negligence. “Gaining experience as a claims attorney has been invaluable when representing those who have been injured. I have an intimate understanding of the claims process and legal arguments from both sides, which ultimately results in a better outcome for my clients.”
Mike’s work with Ziff Law clients and law enforcement, and his background as a prosecutor and claims attorney, give him the ideal experience to serve his personal injury clients and obtain the best results possible.
Mike chose a law career after repeated shoulder injuries ended his standout college baseball career at Le Moyne College in Syracuse. Mike was an All-Conference outfielder at Vestal High School before joining the Le Moyne College team. During his sophomore season, Mike was named to the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference All-Tournament Team after helping lead his team to win the MAAC Championship. The championship earned Mike and his team an automatic bid to the 2007 NCAA Division 1 Baseball Tournament in Texas, where one of Mike’s incredible defensive plays was featured on ESPN as the No. 1 “Play of the Day.”
The values instilled in Mike as a collegiate athlete have carried over into his legal career. “My clients know I am disciplined, competitive, and driven – the same qualities it took to compete athletically at the highest levels.”
Awards & Recognitions
2023 – Recognized by Best Lawyers® for expertise in Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Litigation
Super Lawyers – 2019 Upstate New York Rising Stars
Mike has been selected a New York Rising Star in the area of medical malpractice. Lawyers are selected after a rigorous research process based on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Mike and his fellow ZiffLaw lawyers, Jim Reed, ZiffLaw Attorney and Christina Bruner Sonsire, are the only active plaintiff’s attorneys in the Twin Tiers designated as NY SuperLawyers.
Mike’s Results
$1,000,000
Truck Crash
$950,000
Car Crash
$320,000
Birth Injury
$300,000
Medical Malpractice
What Clients Say About Mike
I had the privilege of having Mike as an attorney.
“He kept me well informed and was always personable. He had my best interest in mind, and made sure I knew what was going on and how the proceeding was going. I would absolutely recommend him.
Thank you Mike.
Your work is greatly appreciated!”
—Audrey
Personal Background
Mike Brown is a proud father, husband, and athlete.
Education
Vestal High School, 2005.
Le Moyne College, Syracuse, Bachelor’s degree in Management and Leadership, 2009.
Syracuse University College of Law, Juris Doctor Cum Laude, 2012.
Family
Wife Courtney, daughter Everly Mae, born Dec. 18, 2015. He comes from a medical family: his father and two or his brothers are medical doctors, his wife is a nurse, and his mother was a nurse before she started raising her four sons.
Email: mbrown@zifflaw.com
Phone: 1–800-Zifflaw (943‑3529)
Mailing Address: 303 William Street Box 1338
Elmira, NY 14902–1338