About David Alden
David Alden Brown built a path to law that began in the Pacific Northwest. He earned a B.A. in psychology from the University of Washington in 1995. He later attended the University of Colorado Law School and received his J.D. in 2004. Those years framed a move from academic study to courtroom practice.
After law school Brown entered public defense. In 2007 he served as a deputy public defender at the Whatcom County Public Defenders Office. The post exposed him to trial work and client advocacy under time pressure. It also anchored his early legal experience in criminal defense and courtroom procedure.
He moved into civil practice in the following years. In 2009 he worked at Brett & Coats Personal Injury Lawyers. Two years later he was a lawyer at Brett Murphy - Washington s Injury Lawyers, where he continued handling cases that required negotiation and litigation. In 2015 he became managing partner at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC. That role expanded his responsibilities beyond individual files. He handled case strategy, oversight of other attorneys, and aspects of firm management.
Brown has remained active in the state legal community. He holds membership in the Washington State Bar Association since 2007. He has been involved with the Washington State Association for Justice since 2009 and serves as its board representative for the 2nd Congressional District beginning in 2013. His association roles have kept him connected to trends in civil practice and to advocacy on issues that affect trial lawyers around the state.
Colleagues describe Brown as a practical trial lawyer who prefers clear preparation to flashy arguments. His work history reflects steady progression through both public defense and plaintiff-side civil work. That blend of experience informs how he evaluates cases and prepares for hearings and trials.
Today he practices at Brett McCandlis Brown & Conner PLLC, where he has served as managing partner since 2015. His current practice centers on representing clients in litigation and trial matters handled out of his firm in Washington.
