Michael Phillip Brody
Lightwell Advisors, PC
Walnut Creek, CA • Serving Contra Costa County
About Michael Phillip Brody
Michael Phillip Brody is a California-licensed attorney practicing in Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County. Admitted to the State Bar of California in 1988 (Bar #135796) with 38 years of practice. Currently practices at Lightwell Advisors, PC.
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Education
- Law School: UC Berkeley SOL; Berkeley CA
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Lightwell Advisors, PC
Lightwell Advisors, PC, 1547 Palos Verdes Mall # 272
Walnut Creek, CA 94597
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Verified from State Bar of California records 2026-06-13.
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