Law Practice
Jun. 15, 2002
Pro Bono Work Distinguished Sole Practitioner
LOS ANGELES - Irving H. Brott, a Los Angeles sole practitioner who will be remembered for his pro bono work for the University of Judaism and other organizations, has died. He was 87.
Brott died of congestive heart failure June 2 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Born in eastern Poland, Brott attended John Marshall Law School in Chicago. He graduated and was admitted to the bar in 1942.
Brott was a sole practitioner known for his stellar ethics, according to his cousin, retired State Bar Court Judge Eugene E. Brott.
"His judgment was greatly valued," his friend and colleague David Lieber, former president of the University of Judaism, said.
Brott was counsel for the university on a pro bono basis, Lieber said. Along with handling the legal needs of the university, he was treasurer of the board and a generous contributor, Lieber added.
Brott also served as president of the California Home for the Aged in Reseda, and he was a board member for the Los Angeles Jewish Federation Council, his son, James Brott, said.
Outside of his legal work, Brott traveled the world with family and friends, visiting Israel, Spain, Australia and Antarctica, James Brott said.
Services for Brott took place June 5 at Mount Sinai Memorial Park in Hollywood.
Brott is survived by his two sons, James and Stephen Brott, both of Los Angeles, and a sister, Ann Schwartz of Las Vegas.
Brott's family suggests memorial donations go to the University of Judaism, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air, CA 90077.
Sandra Corrales
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