Atty. Michael S. Brophy
Michael is a partner in the trust, estate and inheritance disputes team at Withers Bergman LLP and is the regional division leader of the US private client and tax team. Michael has extensive experience representing individuals, families, charities, corporate trustees, private professional fiduciaries and creditors in litigation involving complex trusts and estates.
Litigation - Trusts and Estates Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 28+ Years Experience
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About Michael S. Brophy at a Glance
Michael S. Brophy is a trusts attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Withers. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in California (1998). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1998) and American University (B.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael S. Brophy
- Michael is a partner in the trust, estate and inheritance disputes team at Withers Bergman LLP and is the regional division leader of the US private client and tax team
- Michael has extensive experience representing individuals, families, charities, corporate trustees, private professional fiduciaries and creditors in litigation involving complex trusts and estates
- Michael’s diverse practice includes will and trust contests, accounting disputes, breach of duty actions, elder abuse and conservatorship disputes, document interpretation matters, and other contested probate and fiduciary-related matters
- Michael also has experience in business and commercial litigation, including contract, real estate, copyright, Lanham Act, trade secret, and unfair competition matters
- In addition to litigation and trial work, his practice includes risk assessment and counseling, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings
- Michael frequently writes and speaks on trust and estate litigation topics and is active in bar leadership and committee work
- Michael is recognized as a “standout individual” by the Legal 500 US 2021 and is ranked in the 2021 Chambers High Net Worth guide in the area of Private Wealth Disputes
- He was also selected as a “Minority Leader of Influence” by the Los Angeles Business Journal for both 2021 and 2020
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Trusts in Los Angeles
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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.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Michael S. Brophy
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 S. Brophy's practice in the field of trusts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael S. Brophy brings 28+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Trusts Practice
Concentrating on trusts means Michael S. Brophy's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael S. Brophy 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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