Atty. Michael Jay Brody
Michael Jay Brody is a lawyer practicing capital markets, international tax, investment funds and 4 other areas of law. Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Capital Markets & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Michael Jay Brody at a Glance
Michael Jay Brody is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, m&a, international tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in California (1984). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Jay Brody
- Michael Jay Brody is a lawyer practicing capital markets, international tax, investment funds and 4 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Michael practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Michael Jay Brody's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Jay Brody handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Tax Law in Los Angeles
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Los Angeles
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International Tax in Los Angeles
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Securities Law in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael Jay Brody
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Michael Jay Brody's practice in the field of tax, m&a, international tax, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Jay Brody brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, m&a, and international tax, Michael Jay Brody can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael Jay Brody attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Michael Jay Brody Handles in Los Angeles
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