Lori Brown

Lori Brown is Senior Counsel in Tyson & Mendes’ Inland Empire office. Her practice focuses on civil litigation, personal injury defense, insurance defense, and wrongful death matters, probate and guardianship proceedings, and other complex civil litigation matters.

With more than 20 years of legal experience, Ms. Brown has represented individuals, businesses, and insurance carriers in a wide range of disputes. Prior to joining Tyson & Mendes, she served as a Lead Litigation Attorney with Allstate Insurance Company, where she managed litigated claims involving significant injury allegations, liability disputes, and damages assessments. Her experience in private practice, the insurance industry, federal administrative law, and the federal judiciary provides her with a comprehensive perspective on litigation strategy, risk evaluation, and dispute resolution. Throughout her career, Ms. Brown has successfully defended clients in personal injury, wrongful death, employment, and business litigation matters. She has helped clients achieve favorable resolutions through strategic case evaluation, effective discovery and motion practice, negotiated settlements, and practical litigation management. As a Lead Litigation Attorney with Allstate, she managed complex litigated claims from inception through resolution, developing defense strategies that minimized risk exposure and controlled litigation costs. Ms. Brown has extensive experience evaluating liability and damages, conducting and defending depositions, negotiating settlements, and preparing cases for trial. Her ability to identify key legal and factual issues early in the litigation process has enabled clients to achieve efficient and favorable outcomes while avoiding unnecessary expense and prolonged litigation. Ms. Brown is admitted to practice law in California and Ohio and before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.

Ms. Brown obtained her J.D., magna cum laude, from Capital University Law School, where she graduated in the top ten percent of her class, served as an editor of the Capital University Law Review, and was inducted into the Order of the Curia. She obtained her B.A. in Political Science, cum laude, from Capital University.

Outside of work, Ms. Brown enjoys spending time with family and friends, singing, and exploring new travel destinations. She serves in a leadership role within her church, where she is actively involved in supporting and mentoring others and participating in community outreach efforts. Ms. Brown also enjoys following current events, staying active in her community, and continually expanding her knowledge in areas that intersect with law, business, and public policy. Her diverse interests and experiences contribute to the practical, thoughtful approach she brings to representing her clients.