About Paul
Practice areas
- Litigation: 40%
I have litigated hundreds of cases ranging from products liability involving heavy equipment, automobiles, bicycles and helmets to commercial disputes, construction defect and employment.
22 years, 500 cases
- Commercial real estate: 25%
I have handled dozens of commercial disputes and negotiations for banks, product manufacturers, construction companies and contractors.
22 years, 150 cases
- Contracts and agreements: 20%
I have written and negotiated sports sponsorship agreements for athletes and teams, executive employment agreements, contracts for the production and distribution of liquor, LLC operating agreements and partnership agreements.
22 years, 200 cases
- Construction and development: 15%
I have handled dozens of cases on behalf of contractors, homeowners and commercial tenants involving payment disputes, licensing matters and construction defects.
22 years, 30 cases
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Active | 1995 | 04/01/2017 |
| Legal answers | 370 |
| Legal guides | 0 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Law Offices of Paul Schroeder | 2014 - Present |
| Shareholder | Hirsch, Closson, McMillan & Schroeder | 2006 - 2014 |
| Shareholder | Mitchell & Schroeder, LLP | 2001 - 2006 |
| Associate | Bjork Lawrence | 1998 - 2001 |
| Associate | Atwood Haiman & Westerberg | 1996 - 1998 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| ProVisors | Executive Committee Member | 2014 - Present |
| Contra Costa County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| State Bar of California | Member | 1995 - Present |
| American Bar Association | Member | 1992 - Present |
| California Alpha Sigma Phi Association | President | 2007 - 2011 |
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| Kashani v. Scholz | The court awarded Scholz $35,000 in attorney's fees. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specialized v. Gibson | I obtained a judgment in excess of $1,000,000 and an injunction to stop him from further sales of my client's products. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| www.mo.com | As a small firm with stable employees, we never forget the big picture | 2012 |
| www.MO.com | Dealer Agreements 101: The Seller's and Retailer's Perspectives | 2012 |
| School name | Major | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Univ of San Diego SOL | Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
| Univ of California Berkeley | Political Science | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Conference | Products liability for wheel chairs used as seats in motor vehicles | 2006 |
Reviews
(5) 4.5 starsAttorney endorsements
(8)
Melinda Garcia, Business Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I recently referred Paul a matter for a client of mine and the client was very happy. I consider Paul a trusted colleague with high integrity and great legal skill.
Shawn Ervin, Real estate Attorney
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I attended law school with Paul and practiced together with him for a number of years. I have always found his work to be thoughtful, detailed and focused on this clients' best interest.
Cost
- Hourly Rates $275-395/hour
- Free consultations 60 minutesSome lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
- Contingency fees 33%-45%A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
- Offers fixed fee-services SometimesFixed-fee are legal services performed for a preset rate, rather than on an hourly basis.
Contact
961 Ygnacio Valley Rd..
Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
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