Atty. Brian J. Schulman

Atty. Brian J. Schulman

Brian J. Schulman focuses his practice on complex commercial and securities litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Brian J. Schulman at a glance

Brian J. Schulman is a securities and litigation attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Weiss Brown. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona. Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1993) and Washington University in St. Louis (—, 1990). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Brian J. Schulman focuses his practice on complex commercial and securities litigation
  • He represents individual and corporate clients in prosecuting and defending a wide-variety of business disputes, including contract matters, fraud, securities law violations, shareholder disputes, real estate transactions, lender liability, mortgage fraud and officer/director liability
  • Brian is former General Counsel to the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission, where he spent five years before returning to private practice in 1999
  • During his tenure at the Commission, he prosecuted an array of securities fraud cases and represented the Securities Division in regulatory matters such as lobbying, rulemaking and administrative proceedings related to investment advisor, broker/dealer and capital formation regulations
  • Brian practices in both state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and before various regulatory agencies such as the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions and the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board

Practice Areas Explained

Brian J. Schulman's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian J. Schulman handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian J. Schulman

Where is Brian J. Schulman's law office located?
Brian J. Schulman's law practice is located in Scottsdale, Arizona. The firm is Weiss Brown. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian J. Schulman handle?
Brian J. Schulman focuses on securities, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
Where did Brian J. Schulman go to law school?
Brian J. Schulman earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (—, 1990).
How can I contact Brian J. Schulman for a consultation?
You can contact Brian J. Schulman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Brian J. Schulman received?
Brian J. Schulman's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities; Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Scottsdale).

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1993
Washington University in St. Louis
- 1990

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Scottsdale)
- 2023

Bar Admissions

Arizona, State Bar of Arizona

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