| Mr. Schutz is a Senior Partner at Kirtland & Packard, LLP. He is an experienced trial lawyer who has distinguished himself in a broad range of civil litigation matters. Mr. Schutz counsels clients in all aspects of their liability, including anticipation, planning, contingencies and avoidance strategies. He has tried numerous matters to verdict before juries in both state and federal courts. Mr. Schutz also has extensive experience with mediation, administrative matters and arbitrations. Mr. Schutz takes pride in listening to his client's concerns, and then advocating their interests in a productive and effective manner. Mr. Schutz represents clients ranging from individuals to large corporations. Many are involved in complex matters exposing them to the potential for multi-million dollar verdicts.
Personal: Born, Aberdeen, South Dakota, July 24, 1959.
Education:
University of South Dakota (1978 - 1980)
University of Utah (B.S., cum laude, 1982; J.D., 1985). Phi Kappa Phi.
Law Clerk to the Honorable David B. Dee, Utah District Court, 1983-1984.
Admissions:
Admitted to State Bar of California, 1986
Admitted to California Supreme Court, 1986
Admitted to U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted to U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Memberships:
Member, State Bar of California
Member, South Bay Bar Association
Member, American Bar Association
Environment, Energy and Resources section
- Environmental Litigation and Toxic Torts Committee
Litigation section
Administrative Law and Regulatory Practices
- Vice-Chair, Transportation Committee
Member, Eighth Street Lawyers
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
sms@KirtlandPackard.com |
