Atty. Daniel P. Scholz

Atty. Daniel P. Scholz

Dan Scholz is an effective negotiator and litigator who works with construction company owners, employers, and general contractors and subcontractors. He has broad construction industry experience pertaining to claims, collections, lease-leaseback negotiations and disputes, and conflict of interest litigation and transactional matters.

San Diego San Diego 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Daniel P. Scholz at a glance

Daniel P. Scholz is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, and construction. Admitted to practice in California United States Court of Federal Claims (2009), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2010), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2013), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2014). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA (J.D. Cum, 2009) and University of Arizona (B.S. Political, 2006). Active member of State Bar of California San Diego County Bar Association. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Dan Scholz is an effective negotiator and litigator who works with construction company owners, employers, and general contractors and subcontractors
  • He has broad construction industry experience pertaining to claims, collections, lease-leaseback negotiations and disputes, and conflict of interest litigation and transactional matters
  • The majority of Dan’s legal experience is exclusive to construction industry matters, so he is very knowledgeable about construction company operations, industry practices, and clients’ cost concerns
  • Combined with a highly detailed strategic view of the law and the firm’s aggressive representation approach, Dan readily understands what needs to be accomplished to settle or win a dispute

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel P. Scholz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel P. Scholz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Daniel P. Scholz

Where is Daniel P. Scholz's law office located?
Daniel P. Scholz's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel P. Scholz handle?
Daniel P. Scholz focuses on contracts, employment, business, real estate, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Daniel P. Scholz practiced law?
Daniel P. Scholz has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Daniel P. Scholz go to law school?
Daniel P. Scholz earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 2009); (B.S. Political, 2006).
How can I contact Daniel P. Scholz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Cum
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego CA
- 2009
B.S. Political
University of Arizona
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California United States Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2010
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 2013
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2014
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 2017

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