Attorneys

Robert H. Chandler, Partner

Paul D. Brown, Partner

David A. Westbrock, Associate

Alex A. Crosby, Associate

 

Robert H. Chandler, Partner
rchandler@chandlerandbrown.com

Robert Chandler is an attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning and probate. For the past 33 years he has represented a wide range of individuals and families as they plan for the transfer of assets.

His area of concentration has been estate planning for the executive, professional, and owner of a closely held business. He has handled virtually every kind of estate planning tool, technique and issue including wills, trusts, charitable contributions, estate tax planning and succession planning for the family business.

Robert Chandler graduated cum laude from Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois; he received his Masters degree cum laude from Wheaton College; and he received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from Northwestern University School of Law where he was an editor of the Northwestern University Law Review. He has presented continuing education seminars for the National Practice Institute and numerous other professional organizations.

He is a Trustee of United Hospital and Chairman of the Board of United Hospital Foundation. He was also a Trustee of Crown College and on the Board of the Foundations of Lyngblomsten and Augustana Homes and is a member of the Cornerstone Council of the St. Paul Foundation and Minnesota Foundation.

 

Paul D. Brown, Partner
pbrown@chandlerandbrown.com

Paul is a partner in the law firm of Chandler and Brown, Ltd. practicing in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, probate and real estate. 

For over 25 years, Paul has represented a wide range of individuals, families and businesses as they plan for the transfer of assets. His area of concentration has been estate planning for professionals, executives and owners of closely held businesses. He has handled virtually every kind of estate planning tool and technique including wills, trusts, charitable contributions, estate tax planning and succession planning for the family business.

Originally from Boston, Paul graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He received his Juris Doctor degree cum laude from William Mitchell College of Law in St. Paul. He has presented continuing education seminars for professional organizations and is a frequent speaker in the area of estate planning. He is licensed to practice in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Paul is a member of the St. Paul Estate Planning Council, Ramsey County Bar Association; Minnesota State Bar Association; and Wisconsin State Bar Association.

 

David A. Westbrock, Associate
dwestbrock@chandlerandbrown.com

Originally from Ohio, David attended the University of Dayton, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History. He moved to St. Paul in 2002, where he graduated from William Mitchell College of Law. David practices in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Business Planning, and Real Estate.

 

Alex A. Crosby, Associate
acrosby@chandlerandbrown.com

Alexander A. Crosby practices in the areas of business planning, estate planning, probate, and litigation. Alex received his bachelor of arts degree in 2002 from Macalester College in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he graduated cum laude with a major in political science. He received his juris doctor degree in 2006 from William Mitchell College of Law, where he graduated magna cum laude. He was admitted to practice before the Minnesota state courts in 2006.