Attorney James Brody began a new position as owner and managing partner of Brody Gapp LLP, a newly launched national law firm in Ontario, Calif., “designed to meet today’s mortgage market with clarity, precision, and purpose,” Brody wrote in a LinkedIn post.

Previously, Brody served as senior litigation partner at Garris Horn LLP, where he led mortgage banking litigation and provided regulatory counsel to lenders, brokers and credit unions. Before that, Brody was the chairman of the Mortgage Banking Practice Group at Johnston Thomas Attorneys at Law.

Brody Gapp has a team of seven attorneys under Brody’s leadership. Each brings with them experience in “litigation, regulatory compliance, licensing, fraud recovery, employment litigation, M&A (mergers and acquisitions), audit defense, fintech, in-house general counsel and chief compliance counsel experience, repurchase defense and much more,” Brody wrote.

He expressed great confidence in his team.

“What truly sets us apart isn’t just the talent or experience — it’s the relationships,” Brody said. “Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of building not just strategic partnerships, but genuine friendships across this industry. If there’s one thing this journey has taught me, it’s that friendship isn’t just an empty word. It’s the difference-maker. And it’s those relationships … that have given me the confidence to take this leap.”

Brody expects the formal LLP designation to come soon, allowing Brody Gapp to “proceed at full speed as a sole proprietorship.” 

According to Brody, “The docket is full — and the mission is clear: provide impactful, results-driven counsel to IMBs (independent mortgage bankers), depositories, credit unions, mortgage brokers and fintechs.”