Bob Brown

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Bob-Brown

BOB BROWN - PARTNER

Bob Brown is dedicated to family and community. His career has been centered on helping people protect and grow their investments from earnings to property to tax considerations.

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Estate Planning

Wills and Trusts

Real Estate

Business Law

Tax Law

Education

Bob earned his Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bradley University and graduated second in his class at Southern Illinois University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree.

Experience

With nearly 30 experience as an attorney, Bob has focused his practice in the areas of trust and estate management, tax, corporate and real estate law as part of general practice law firms. Throughout his career, Bob also served as a certified public accountant and as CFO and owner of a commercial real estate development and construction company.

In addition to starting his own business, Bob has been instrumental in managing the operations, human resources and personnel functions of multiple organizations.

Bob has been published in national media and has served as a speaker with the National Business Institute on issues related to LLC formation and trusts.

Current Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Tazewell County Bar Association
  • Peoria County Bar Association

Community Involvement

  • Sigma Chi Fraternity; 1987-present, VP of House Corporation, Financial Advisor, Board of Directors)
  • Bradley University National Alumni Association; 1988-1991, Board Member
  • Washington Community High School 12th Man; 2007-2009, President
  • St. Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church; 1972-2010, Audit Committee, Church Council
  • American Legion Post 100 Baseball Board; 2006-2009, Founding Member
  • Washington Recreation Association; 1996-2007, Past President
  • Washington Rotary Club; 1990-2003, Past President
  • Washington Chamber of Commerce; 1988-1992, Past President
  • Washington Kiwanis Club; 1986-1990, First Vice President, Treasurer
  • Tazewell County House of Hope; founding Board Member
  • Washington Jaycees; 1988-1996, Treasurer

Our Happy Clients

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    "Wonderful experience! Austin Nichols and all of his staff were very personable and professional. Mr. Nichols took the time to explain everything and made sure we understood everything. Highly recommend."

    - Jody S.

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    "I have worked with two lawyers from this firm and they were both knowledgeable, skilled and compassionate in their dealings with me. There are not enough good things that I can say about the individuals that work here. If you need legal advice, check with Black, Black and Brown first before heading anywhere else. You will get clear and honest information in a professional manner that is difficult to find within this profession."

    - Craig D.

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    "We were working with another lawyer with an issue we encountered. We were not very happy and Blake was recommended to us. Wow, what a great job he did for us. Blake is very knowledgeable, honest, and keeps you informed to any and all situations. We certainly will use him again. We highly recommend him."

    - Dawn M.