Who Is Anthony Vaughn?
Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. is a Brooklyn-based attorney with more than 26 years of legal experience and a long record of leadership in Brooklyn’s legal community. He is the Immediate Past President of the Brooklyn Bar Association, where he previously served in every officer role and became the first Black man to hold the presidency. He continues to serve on the Association’s board and has been an active member since 2000.
Vaughn is the owner of the Law Office of Anthony W. Vaughn, Jr. LLC, focusing on general litigation with extensive experience in complex commercial matters, including real estate, construction, professional liability, financial services, and insurance disputes. He is known for providing clear risk assessments and practical guidance to help clients resolve disputes effectively.
Raised in a family shaped by military service, faith, and civic responsibility, Vaughn’s path to the law was influenced early by his father, an attorney and former Navy JAG officer. A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law, he is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, and multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. His career reflects a deep commitment to service, professionalism, and community leadership.
Rooted in the Community
Vaughn’s public service has remained rooted in Brooklyn community needs. While President of the Brooklyn Bar Association, he worked with the Association’s Diversity, LGBTQ+, and Membership Committees, alongside the LGBTQ+ Law Section of the New York State Bar Association, to organize the Brooklyn Bar Association’s annual coat drive in support of New York Cares, helping provide winter clothing for children, teens, and adults.
In addition, Vaughn supported Career Gear, which provided “A Suit and a Second Chance” to formerly incarcerated men returning to the community. He also mentored participants over several years and later served on Career Gear’s Board.
He also developed and moderated the “Financial Fitness and Economic Growth” webinar co-sponsored with the Citizens Committee for NYC, focused on community financial literacy, covering topics such as consumer debt, credit score, saving, and pathways to generational wealth through homeownership.
Education & Inspiration
Vaughn’s decision to pursue law was influenced early and personally. As a teenager, he spent a summer working in his father’s law office, gaining an early view of what it takes to build a practice, own a business, manage staff, work with partners, and serve clients with real needs. He entered college focused on a path toward law school, drawn both by the profession and by its ability to help others and give a voice to the voiceless. He was also interested in public service, particularly community-centered policy work, and recognized the role attorneys often play in shaping that work.
During his freshman year of college, Vaughn’s father died in a car accident, a traumatic loss that deepened his reliance on his mother’s guidance. Later in his career, he benefited from the support of his wife, Dr. Matilda Miranda, who was instrumental during key professional transitions.
A graduate of Morehouse College and the University of Cincinnati College of Law, Vaughn is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey, as well as in multiple federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court. His commitment to the profession extends beyond his practice. He has long served as Co-Chair of the Brooklyn Bar Association’s Membership Committee and is a Past President of the Nathan R. Sobel Kings County American Inn of Court.
Guiding Principles
Integrity, accountability, and unwavering commitment to fairness are the principles that guides Anthony Vaughn Jr.
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Fairness: Every case deserves impartial consideration
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Integrity: Decisions guided by law, not outside influence
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Respect: Treating all individuals with dignity
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Accountability: Treating all individuals with dignity