Founder's Vision

Ernest C. Brown: Engineer, Attorney, Educator

The driving force behind ConstructionLawyers.org, Ernest C. Brown combines decades of civil engineering expertise with profound legal insight to champion dispute prevention through knowledge.

Dual Foundation

MIT & Berkeley Law: A Unique Perspective

A graduate of MIT and UC Berkeley Law, Mr. Brown's career spans four decades, bridging the technical complexities of civil engineering with the intricate frameworks of construction law.

His unique background provides the authoritative lens through which ConstructionLawyers.org delivers its state-specific educational resources.

Core Belief

Disputes are rarely born on the jobsite; they are written into ambiguous contracts long before ground is broken.

This conviction, forged over decades of resolving complex construction disputes, underpins our mission: to empower all project stakeholders with the legal clarity needed for collaborative success.

Decades of Impact

A Foundation of Experience

48+

Years Industry Experience

3,000+

Disputes Mediated

Multiple

Textbooks Authored

President

CLSA

Partner with a National Network

Qualified construction law firms nationwide are invited to contribute local legal knowledge and collaborate on educational initiatives.