David William Brody

David William Brody

Brody & Shemwell, APC • San Diego, CA
Bankruptcy DebtFinancial InstitutionsPersonal InjuryReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(619) 489-9383
Address
1350 Columbia St Unit 403, San Diego, CA, 92101, US

Professional

About

David W. Brody has been representing financial institutions and commercial clients throughout California for over 36 years. His clients include some of California’s largest and smallest banks. He advises his clients regarding complex loan transactions, loan documentation and litigation relating to breach of contract, fraud, bankruptcy and real estate. Mr. Brody is admitted to practice law in all courts in the State of California and the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Northern, Eastern and Central Districts of California. He graduated from University of San Diego School of Law in 1983 and received a B.S. in Economics from Southern Connecticut State University in 1979. Mr. Brody is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, a member and former president (2008) of the San Diego County Bankruptcy Forum, a member and former board of director (2006-2008) of the California Bankruptcy Forum, and a member and former Chairman (1992) of the Commercial Law Section of the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. Brody has participated in educational presentations for the San Diego County Bankruptcy Forum, the Commercial and Bankruptcy Law Sections of the San Diego County Bar Association, the National Business Institute, the Federal Bar Association and Sterling Educational Systems. Mr. Brody has spent 19 years as a Board member for two San Diego non-profits: Family Health Centers of San Diego (1996-2004), (Mr. Brody chaired the annual Kid Care Auction which raised over $800,000 for the pediatric services of the health centers); The Center for Community Solutions (2006-2017), San Diego’s largest non-profit dealing with domestic violence issues. Recent matters handled by Mr. Brody include the representation of a large Los Angeles based bank seeking the recovery of $4,600,000 for breach of a loan participation agreement and the representation of two shopping center owners regarding lease term negotiations with Toys R Us and Aaron Brothers.

About Bankruptcy Debt Law

Bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt find relief through bankruptcy or debt restructuring. They guide clients through the process to a fresh start. Common matters include chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, creditor harassment.

Credentials

Education
1983 University of San Diego School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979 Southern Connecticut State University BS - Bachelor of Science

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Associations
State Bar of California Member Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Law Sections Member American Bankruptcy Institute Member 2008 - 2008 San Diego County Bankruptcy Forum President 2006 - 2008 San Diego Bankruptcy Forum Board of Directors
Speaking
2012 San Diego Bankruptcy Forum Basics of the Individual Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Case
Updated: Mar 08, 2026
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