Brodie Hugh Smith

Brodie Hugh Smith

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 23 years

General practice Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: General Practice, Litigation, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

3 Park Plaza,, Ste 1650, Irvine, CA

About Brodie

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Litigation 25%

I handle and have handled a number of civil RICO cases over the years.

24 years

25%
Class Action 10%

24 years

10%
Real Estate 10%

24 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Lanza & Smith

3 Park Plaza,, Ste 1650, Irvine, CA, 92614

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Brodie Hugh Smith's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Son | January 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Exceptional Litigation Attorney

Working with Brody Smith was an outstanding experience from start to finish, as he brought a rare combination of legal expertise, integrity, and genuine compassion to a very challenging litigation matter, remaining passionately committed to uncovering and presenting the truth while guiding us through... every complexity of the case with clarity, professionalism, and unwavering support, communicating promptly, explaining each step in understandable terms, and ultimately helping us reach a fair and meaningful resolution - for all of which we are deeply grateful and would highly recommend Brody Smith to anyone seeking a litigation attorney who truly cares about both justice and the people they represent.

Posted by Soniya | December 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best lawyer to have on your side!!

I can't thank Brodie Smith enough for how he handled my case with so much compassion. I felt like he fought for me as if I was his immediate family member. Brodie is an amazing human being I'm general, and now you add the knowledge and expertise he possess and you're in great hands! Although I hope t...o never need his services again, I have found my lawyer for life! Hands down, I recommend him to everyone that needs a lawyer. Very honest and transparent, Brodie is an amazing lawyer and person. I was blessed to have had him on my side!!

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

I Highly Recommend Mr. Brodie Smith

Brodie played an integral role in my recent litigation suit that I would otherwise have never been able to navigate with such drive and acumen. Brodie was consistently on point with the opposing counsel. He made me feel confident that we were thoroughly prepared throughout the legal process and ultim...ately, ending with my expectations of the matter being met in a very timely manner.

Posted by Scott | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Business

Brodie Smith

Brodie Smith handled our complex, multi-dimensional case very well. We had a case with an interplay of Federal Trade Commission and business law issues. Mr. Smith juggled these diverse environments with precision, leading us to a favorable settlement ahead of trial. He is an expert at the interplay b...etween Federal and State jurisdiction, which was critical in our case. Most important to me, Brodie passionately pursued justice and truly cared about us. Despite his wide scope of knowledge, he presents himself with humility; always respected our input and thoughts. I highly recommend Brodie Smith, and his firm Lanza Smith, to anyone needing legal representation.

Posted by Kumar | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Strategic thinker and a quick study

I worked with Brodie on a potential litigation. His ability to quickly evaluate a complex situation was impressive. The manner in which Brodie was able to thread the needle to achieve excellent client results was appreciated and valued. Brodie is worth at least twice his billing rate. I am glad I... chose to hire him to handle my dispute.

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Thomas Mauriello

Litigation lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I heartily endorse Brodie for anyone seeking a great lawyer. I worked closely with Brodie over several years on a complex class action against a large financial institution. The defendant had very capable lawyers and threw every resource and roadblock they could at us. We prevailed repeatedly on a series of highly contested motions on novel legal issues, due largely to Brodie's efforts. Brodie proved to be an invaluable co-counsel -- smart, thorough, extremely hard- working, with great judgment and a wonderful temperament. He was a pleasure to work with and would be an asset on any legal matter."

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Jayson Marasigan

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I worked with Brodie for 2 years at a mid-sized law firm in Irvine, California. Brodie is knowledgeable, personable, and honest."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Honors

2000

First Honors Award, Employment Law, Loyola Law School

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Lanza & Smith

2005 - 2008

Associate, Wolfe & Wyman, LLP

2001 - 2005

Associate, Tredway, Lumsdaine & Doyle, LLP

Associations

2006 - Present

Orange County Cal Alumni Association

2001 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Education

2002

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of California - Berkeley

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2011

2002

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Member

2001

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Member

2000

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Member

1999

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review Member

Languages

English

Spanish

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