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Chanda Lavelle Higgins Brown

Walton + Brown, LLP • Columbus, OH
Personal Injury

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 987-6101
Address
395 E. Broad Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, US

Professional

About

**Chanda Lavelle Higgins Brown – Personal Injury Attorney in Columbus, OH** Chanda Lavelle Higgins Brown is a seasoned personal injury attorney at Walton + Brown, LLP, bringing nearly a decade of courtroom experience to clients throughout Central Ohio. Since embarking on her legal career, Chanda has focused exclusively on personal injury cases, advocating fiercely for the rights of injured individuals to secure fair and just compensation. Her commitment to this field began early in her journey, as she was actively involved in personal injury cases even during her second year of law school. Before helping to establish Walton + Brown, Chanda served as the lead trial attorney at a prominent Columbus personal injury law firm for seven years, honing her litigation skills and courtroom strategies. Chanda’s educational background is impressive. She graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Systems from Alabama State University in 2003. Her legal education continued at the University of Dayton, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2006. During her time at Dayton, she was recognized for her academic excellence with several scholarships and was selected for the esteemed Moot Court team. Graduating in the top third of her class, Chanda also received CALI awards for achieving the highest grades in multiple classes. Following law school, she further developed her legal acumen by clerking for a federal judge for two years before transitioning to personal injury law. Active in her community, Chanda is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association, Columbus Bar Association, and Ohio Association for Justice. She is also involved in the Columbus (OH) Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, where she co-chairs the Social Action Committee, making a positive impact in her local community. A native of Louisville, KY, and raised in Dayton, OH, Chanda now resides in Columbus with her husband and their daughter. Her diverse background and extensive legal expertise make her a trusted advocate for those seeking justice in personal injury matters.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

Credentials

Education
2006 University of Dayton School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 2003 Alabama State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2016 Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum 2016 Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers 2016 Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers 2016 Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers 2015 Top 40 Under 40, National Black Lawyers
Associations
2015 - Present Columbus Bar Association Ask A Lawyer 2015 - Present National Bar Association 2011 - Present Ohio State Bar Association 2010 - Present Central Ohio Association for Justice 2009 - Present Columbus Bar Association
Speaking
N/A Know Your Rights Civil Rights
Updated: Mar 26, 2026