Atty. Michael S. Brophy

Atty. Michael S. Brophy

Michael S. Brophy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, private client and 1 other area of law.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael S. Brophy at a glance

Michael S. Brophy is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Withers Bergman Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in State of California (1998), U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2000), U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California (2003), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California (2008). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 1998) and American University (B.A., 1995). Active member of Judge Pro Temp) •Los Angeles County Superior Court Anti-Bias Subcommittee, Local/Regional Subcommittee Workgroup •LGBT Bar Association of Los Angeles past Board of Governors, Executive Committee •Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) •LACBA Diversity, Memberships •Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael S. Brophy is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, intellectual property, private client and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from American University in 1995, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Michael practices at Withers Bergman LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael S. Brophy's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael S. Brophy handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael S. Brophy is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael S. Brophy is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Michael S. Brophy is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Michael S. Brophy is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael S. Brophy

Where is Michael S. Brophy's law office located?
Michael S. Brophy's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Withers Bergman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael S. Brophy handle?
Michael S. Brophy focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael S. Brophy practiced law?
Michael S. Brophy has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Michael S. Brophy go to law school?
Michael S. Brophy earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Michael S. Brophy for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 1998
B.A.
American University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

State of California
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Admitted: 2010
Federal Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 2011

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