Atty. Paul Ethan Schrier

Atty. Paul Ethan Schrier

Paul Ethan Schrier is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, secured finance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law. Paul received a degree from Brown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Paul Ethan Schrier at a glance

Paul Ethan Schrier is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Nixon Peabody LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at University of Santa Clara (J.D., 1984) and Brown University (A.B., 1980). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Paul Ethan Schrier is a lawyer practicing commercial finance, secured finance, mergers and acquisitions and 3 other areas of law
  • Paul received a degree from Brown University in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Paul practices at Nixon Peabody LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Paul Ethan Schrier's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Ethan Schrier handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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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Mergers & Acquisitions

Paul Ethan Schrier is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in California →

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 Francisco 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 Paul Ethan Schrier

Where is Paul Ethan Schrier's law office located?
Paul Ethan Schrier's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Nixon Peabody LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul Ethan Schrier handle?
Paul Ethan Schrier focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Paul Ethan Schrier practiced law?
Paul Ethan Schrier has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Paul Ethan Schrier go to law school?
Paul Ethan Schrier earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1980).
How can I contact Paul Ethan Schrier for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Santa Clara
- 1984
A.B.
Brown University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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