Atty. Nowell A. Lantz

Atty. Nowell A. Lantz

A disciplined litigator and negotiator, Nowell Lantz works with general contractors, subcontractors, business owners and executives, property owners and developers, and high-value residential homeowners. Construction litigation, collection remedies, contract formulation and negotiation, and course-of-performance strategy and counsel are hallmarks of Nowell’s practice.

San Diego San Diego 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Nowell A. Lantz at a glance

Nowell A. Lantz is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2005), California (2005), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (2011). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D. Cum, 2004) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A. Legal, 2000). Active member of Wallace Inn of Court Associated General Contractors of America, San Diego chapter. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • A disciplined litigator and negotiator, Nowell Lantz works with general contractors, subcontractors, business owners and executives, property owners and developers, and high-value residential homeowners
  • Construction litigation, collection remedies, contract formulation and negotiation, and course-of-performance strategy and counsel are hallmarks of Nowell’s practice
  • His clients include public works and private works contractors, subcontractors, and insurance and surety companies
  • Substantial construction law experience empowers Nowell to be aggressive and act decisively on behalf of clients whenever circumstances warrant
  • If warranted, however, Nowell’s calming demeanor emerges to manage and contain potentially contentious disputes from unnecessary legal escalation
  • His ability to effect cooperation and meaningful dialog has produced win-win outcomes many times over

Practice Areas Explained

Nowell A. Lantz's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nowell A. Lantz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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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Where is Nowell A. Lantz's law office located?
Nowell A. Lantz'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 Nowell A. Lantz handle?
Nowell A. Lantz focuses on contracts, business, real estate, construction, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Nowell A. Lantz practiced law?
Nowell A. Lantz has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Nowell A. Lantz go to law school?
Nowell A. Lantz earned their education at (J.D. Cum, 2004); (B.A. Legal, 2000).
How can I contact Nowell A. Lantz for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Cum
University of San Diego
- 2004
B.A. Legal
University of California at Berkeley
- 2000

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 2005
California
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2011

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