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Brian J. Schulman, Litigation Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona

focused on Litigation and Securities

Weiss Brown

Scottsdale, AZ

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Brian J. Schulman is an attorney based in Scottsdale, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Litigation and Securities. Currently practicing at Weiss Brown.

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Scottsdale, ARIZONA
Experience
attorney
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Litigation · Securities
  • Handles Litigation and Securities matters from Scottsdale, ARIZONA.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Scottsdale) (2023).

About Brian J. Schulman: Brian J. Schulman is an attorney based in Scottsdale, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Litigation and Securities. Currently practicing at Weiss Brown.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Brian takes on

Brian concentrates on litigation and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Litigation cases in Scottsdale, Arizona

Brian takes litigation matters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Scottsdale, Arizona

Brian takes securities matters in Scottsdale, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brian agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Brian J. Schulman — litigation lawyer in Scottsdale

Brian J. Schulman is an attorney based in Scottsdale, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Litigation and Securities. Currently practicing at Weiss Brown.

Brian J. Schulman focuses his practice on complex commercial and securities litigation. He represents individual and corporate clients in prosecuting and defending a wide-variety of business disputes, including contract matters, fraud, securities law violations, shareholder disputes, real estate transactions, lender liability, mortgage fraud and officer/director liability.

Brian is former General Counsel to the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission, where he spent five years before returning to private practice in 1999. During his tenure at the Commission, he prosecuted an array of securities fraud cases and represented the Securities Division in regulatory matters such as lobbying, rulemaking and administrative proceedings related to investment advisor, broker/dealer and capital formation regulations.

Brian practices in both state and federal courts, arbitration proceedings, and before various regulatory agencies such as the Arizona Corporation Commission, the Arizona Department of Financial Institutions and the Arizona State Veterinary Medical Examining Board.

Working with Brian on a litigation matter

Brian J. Schulman focuses his practice on complex commercial and securities litigation. He represents individual and corporate clients in prosecuting and defending a wide-variety of business disputes, including contract matters, fraud, securities law violations, shareholder disputes, real estate transactions, lender liability, mortgage fraud and officer/director liability. Brian is former General…

Clients Brian works with

Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for litigation and securities matters in Scottsdale and the surrounding Arizona area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Kansas

    J.D. · 1993

  • Washington University in St. Louis

    — · 1990

Jurisdictions

Brian's state bar admissions

  • Arizona, State Bar o

    ACTIVE

Brian studied at J.D. in University of Kansas and — in Washington University in St. Louis.

Law school and academic background

Brian completed J.D. in University of Kansas and — in Washington University in St. Louis. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Brian has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Scottsdale)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Securities Regulation (Scottsdale) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

Locations

Brian J. Schulman's office in Scottsdale

Brian's primary office is at 6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 340, Scottsdale, Arizona, 85250. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Weiss Brown

6263 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 340

Scottsdale, Arizona 85250

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Hiring guide

How to hire Brian J. Schulman — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a litigation attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona

A short list to run through before you commit: How many litigation matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brian

Brian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in litigation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every litigation matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Brian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Brian J. Schulman

  • How much does it cost to hire Brian for a litigation case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Brian offer a free consultation?

    Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.

  • How long do litigation cases in Arizona typically take?

    Simple litigation matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Scottsdale?

    Brian is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Brian?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Brian accepting new litigation clients right now?

    Brian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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