About David William
David William Brody is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in December 1983. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Brody is a partner at Brody & Shemwell, APC, a law firm located in San Diego, California. He has been practicing law for over forty years, serving clients throughout the San Diego area and beyond.
Mr. Brody earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law, where he graduated in 1983. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at Southern Connecticut State University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at the University of San Diego, he was involved in various legal clinics and externships, gaining practical experience in the field.
Mr. Brody concentrates his practice in the areas of personal injury law, employment law, and civil litigation. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving workplace discrimination, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, and premises liability claims. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Brody has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Diego for ten years.
Mr. Brody is an active member of the San Diego County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the San Diego County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Brody is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of San Diego County effectively.
