Walton + Brown LLP.

What Walton + Brown LLP. does

Walton + Brown LLP is an Ohio-based plaintiff-side litigation firm founded in 2014 by childhood friends Sean L. Walton and Chanda L. Brown, headquartered at 395 E. Broad Street, Suite 200, Columbus, with historically reported satellite offices in Cincinnati and Dayton. The firm concentrates its practice on serious personal injury (auto, trucking, motorcycle, premises liability, nursing home negligence, construction accidents), civil rights and police misconduct (excessive force, wrongful death, false arrest), wrongful death, and employment discrimination, with ancillary criminal defense and DUI/OVI representation delivered through Of Counsel Marcus A. Ross and additional attorney Kari E. Murphy.

The firm generates revenue exclusively through contingency fee arrangements with individual clients and co-counsel fee-sharing partnerships with other law firms handling catastrophic injury and civil rights matters, in lieu of hourly billing or subscription pricing. It has filed over 500 lawsuits, recovered more than $42 million in cumulative settlements and verdicts, and served 2,500+ clients, according to its own disclosures. Technology use is limited to standard practice tools — specifically the MyCase client portal for document access and communication — and there is no proprietary technology product, AI capability, or external institutional capital. Demand generation relies on national earned media (Washington Post, NBC Nightly News, CNN), attorney bar association leadership roles (Ohio Association for Justice, American Association for Justice, National Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association), client testimonials, and a structured co-counsel referral program.

Name

Walton + Brown LLP.

Legal name

Walton + Brown LLP

Website

https://waltonbrownlaw.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Walton + Brown LLP is an Ohio-based plaintiff-side litigation firm serving individuals in personal injury, civil rights, wrongful death, and employment discrimination matters on contingency fees, with co-counsel partnerships for catastrophic injury cases and satellite presence in Cincinnati and Dayton.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Injury and Civil Rights Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Personal Injury & Insurance Defense (BPAHAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Claims Advocacy & Loss Recovery Services (FSAEADAH)

Keywords

• Personal injury law
• Civil rights litigation
• Wrongful death claims
• Employment discrimination law
• Medical malpractice representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Legal Services — Contingency Fee Representation: The firm represents clients primarily on a contingency fee basis for personal injury, wrongful death, and civil rights cases, meaning attorneys receive a percentage of settlements or verdicts awarded rather than upfront payment. This aligns the firm's financial interest with client outcomes and is standard for plaintiff-side personal injury and civil rights litigation.
2. Legal Services — Co-Counsel Fee Arrangements: The firm generates revenue through co-counsel fee arrangements with other law firms across Ohio and beyond, referring attorneys pay a share of fees for catastrophic injury cases where Walton + Brown provides additional litigation support. The firm has paid out millions in co-counsel fees to referring attorneys.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Walton + Brown LLP is an Ohio-based plaintiff-side law firm providing legal representation in personal injury, civil rights violations, wrongful death, employment discrimination, medical malpractice, workers' compensation, and DUI/OVI criminal defense matters. The firm also offers co-counsel referral services to other law firms on catastrophic injury cases. Cases are primarily handled on a contingency fee basis, aligning the firm's financial interest with client outcomes.

Product overview

Walton + Brown LLP is a Ohio-based personal injury and civil rights law firm offering legal services through distinct practice areas: Personal Injury (auto, trucking, bus, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, slip and falls, nursing home negligence, construction accidents), Civil Rights (excessive force, police misconduct, false arrests), Wrongful Death, Employment Discrimination, Medical Malpractice, Worker's Compensation, and DUI/OVI Defense. The firm also offers co-counsel referral services for catastrophic injury cases requiring additional litigation support. The practice is organized as a partnership of specialized legal service modules rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Personal Injury Legal Services Legal representation for individuals who have suffered physical, emotional, or mental injury due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another party, including auto accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, and catastrophic injury matters. Handled on a contingency fee basis.
• Civil Rights Legal Services Legal representation for victims of civil rights violations by government actors, particularly law enforcement, including excessive force, police misconduct, false arrests, malicious prosecutions, and constitutional violations seeking financial compensation and accountability.
• Wrongful Death Legal Services Legal representation for families who have lost loved ones due to the negligence or intentional wrongdoing of another party, seeking financial compensation and justice through wrongful death claims.
• Employment Discrimination Legal Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $42 million secured in settlements and verdicts for clients
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, notable and minor.

• Other Law Firms (Co-Counsel Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWalton + Brown regularly partners with law firms across Ohio and beyond on high-stakes catastrophic injury cases. The firm serves as co-counsel, providing additional litigation support, trial expertise, and resources for cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, severe burns, amputations, wrongful death, premises liability with serious harm, employment discrimination, and civil rights violations resulting in catastrophic harm. The firm has paid out millions in co-counsel fees to referring attorneys.
• Bey & Associates, LLCnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalton + Brown partnered with Bey & Associates, LLC (an Atlanta, Georgia civil rights firm) in filing the wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of the Estate of Henry Green V against the City of Columbus and Columbus Division of Police officers. This represents a joint litigation effort on a high-profile civil rights case.
• Marshall & Morrow, LLCnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalton + Brown partnered with Attorney John Marshall of Marshall & Morrow, LLC to represent the family of Jaron Thomas in seeking answers regarding his death while in the care of Columbus police.
• Columbus Bar AssociationnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member of the Columbus Bar Association. Prior to joining Walton + Brown, attorney Kari E. Murphy served as Assistant Executive Director and Director of Diversity for the Columbus Bar Association, demonstrating an established professional relationship.
• Ohio Association for JusticenotableGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and Sean Walton serves on the Board of Trustees for the Ohio Association for Justice, where he founded the civil rights section. This board position facilitates referrals and enhances the firm's reputation in the plaintiff attorney community.
• American Association for JusticenotableGTM or Marketing PartnerActive member and Sean Walton represents Ohio on the Board of Trustees of the American Association for Justice, a national organization of plaintiff's attorneys. This national board position enhances the firm's visibility and referral network nationwide.
• Axon Ethics & Equity Advisory CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSean Walton serves on the Axon Ethics & Equity Advisory Council, where he advises the tech company (manufacturer of Taser devices and body cameras for law enforcement) from a racial equity and ethics lens. This advisory role provides a perspective on law enforcement technology and accountability.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walton-brown-llp-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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