Ronald J. Brown

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (1976)
  • University of Pittsburgh, B.A. (1973)

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Ronald J. Brown

Shareholder

rbrown@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5488

Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402

Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144

Profile & Honors

Ronald J. Brown is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. He concentrates his practice in municipal finance and municipal law and chairs the firm’s Municipal Law Group. Mr. Brown serves as solicitor to several municipal authorities. He also represents commercial and governmental lenders in structuring tax-exempt financings for school districts, municipalities, and authorities.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Brown was a shareholder with the firm of Grogan Graffam, P.C. Additionally, he served as Assistant Deputy Controller of Allegheny County.

Professional Accomplishments

  • DistinguishedSM Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® since 2009
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: 2022 “Lawyer of the Year” in Municipal Law for Pittsburgh
  • The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019: Municipal Law
  • Pennsylvania Super Lawyers® 2009–2011
Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year Super Lawyers

Practice Focus

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (1976)
  • University of Pittsburgh, B.A. (1973)

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Presentations & Publications

Speaking Engagements

  • “Municipal Authorities 101” (Speaker), Allegheny County Local Government Academy, March 2015
  • “PA Election Law Guidance to Prospective Candidates” (Speaker), Allegheny County Local Government Academy, January 2015
Admissions & Licenses

Admissions and Licenses

  • Pennsylvania Bar Admission
  • United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships & Community

Memberships

  • Allegheny County Bar Association (Municipal and School Solicitors Section)
  • National Association of Bond Lawyers
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association

Community

  • Allegheny County Bar Foundation (Trustee 2017–present)
  • Allegheny County Local Government Academy (Program Speaker)
  • Dollar Energy Fund (Board Member 1999–2013)
  • Pennsylvania Economic Development Financing Authority (Board Member)
  • Port of Pittsburgh Commission (Commission Member and Board Secretary, appointed 2019)
Education

Education

  • University of Pittsburgh School of Law, J.D. (1976)
  • University of Pittsburgh, B.A. (1973), History and Political Science