Brandon Schantz
Outside General Counsel | Litigator | Advisor
California
CA
"Great to work with and highly recommended"
About
Prior to starting my own firm, I worked at prominent law firms across the United States and in Spain, India, and China. I hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the United States and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in European Union Law from… read more Spain.
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"Brandon did a fantastic drafting our contest rules. He was a great communicator and took his time answering our many legal questions. We'll definitely work again with him in the future."
"Brandon was prompt in his communications. Throughout the process he gave me updates and let me know where things stood."
"Brandon recently worked with my partner and me on a Buy/Sell Agreement. His approach is smart, personable, and empathetic. He understands that his clients are not lawyers and have many questions. He answered our questions without judgment and explained things in ways that business owners will understand. His communication style allows for efficiency to move the process forward with fewer revisions. He was accessible, prompt, and provided us with an agreement that addressed our concerns, leveraged his experience, and allowed us to move forward in our business. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal advice and services."
"Brandon seemed knowledgeable and was very calm and reassuring. I felt as if my blood pressure dropped about ten points every time I spoke with him, a very good thing!"
"Excellent professional and quick services! Brandon was upfront about his fees, quick to respond, and knew exactly what I needed for my project. Thank you so much, Brandon!"
"Fantastic help on an independent contractor agreement!"
Work History
State Bar of California
Committee Secretary, Business Law Section, Business Litigation Committee
Oct 2016 - Present
Appointed to multiple three-year terms on the Business Litigation Committee of the Business Law Section of the California State Bar Association.
Schantz Law Firm
Founding Attorney
Jun 2015 - Present
Schantz Law Firm specializes in commercial litigation and domestic and international business transactions across various industries and product markets. We are able to call upon a network of legal experts across Europe, Asia, and Latin America, as needed, to provide our client’s with the legal team necessary to complete the job.
Golden Gate University School of Law
Adjunct Faculty in Litigation
Aug 2012 - Oct 2015
Instructed law students on competition mock trial teams and in GGU’s Litigation Center’s innovative Summer Trial & Evidence Program (1st STEP).
Soriano Law Firm
Senior Associate
Jul 2013 - May 2015
Completed three trials as 1st and/or 2nd chair receiving verdicts for our clients each time. Drafted successful appellate brief ending nearly 20 year old case. Took and defended depositions. Authored a multi-million dollar purchase agreement between Chinese and U.S. companies.
Sterling & Clack, Attorneys at Law
Associate Attorney
Jul 2012 - Jun 2013
Represented shippers in cases arising under the Jones Act and General Maritime Law in federal and state courts; San Francisco Bar (Harbor) Pilots and ferry captains in marine casualty investigations and suspension and revocation proceedings before the California Board of Pilot Commissioners, the United States Coast Guard, and the National Transportation Safety Board; the America’s Cup Authority
Golden Gate University School of Law
Judge Lee D. Baxter Fellow in Litigation
Aug 2011 - Jul 2012
Assisted student instruction in Advanced Trial Advocacy, Trial Advocacy, and Mock Trial Competitions. Also assisted in the development of new curricular approaches to teaching litigation skills.
Anderson & Anderson
Summer Associate
May 2010 - Jul 2010
Corporate summer associate in Shanghai, China.
Koura & Company, Advocates
Summer Associate
May 2009 - Jul 2009
Corporate and litigation associate in New Delhi, India.
Jones Day
Summer Associate
Jun 2006 - Sep 2006
Antitrust corporate and litigation associate in Madrid, Spain.