Daniel P. Scholz, Attorney

Daniel P. Scholz practices in the areas of construction law, business/commercial litigation, labor and employment, and real estate. Mr. Scholz’s practice includes various litigation matters from complaint filing through judgment, involving general/subcontractor disputes, owner/general contractor disputes, contract defaults, surety bond claims, contract interpretation, bid protests, and lien law. He represents clients in matters involving both public and private projects. His practice also includes representation of clients in other business and commercial litigation, including material sales, shareholder disputes, business disruption claims, contract disputes, unfair business practices, and false claims. Mr. Scholz also represents management in various labor and employment matters including class action wage and hour claims, discrimination, compliance, Title VII, section 1983, union grievances, union organization and negotiation, and unfair labor practice claims.

Mr. Scholz is admitted to practice before all California state courts and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. He is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association. Mr. Scholz received his juris doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law, from which he graduated cum laude and was made a member of the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Mr. Scholz was a member of the San Diego International Law Journal and earned several academic achievement awards, including a CALI award in Corporations and Criminal Law. Mr. Scholz received his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Arizona where he graduated summa cum laude.

Bar Admissions

  • California (state courts)
  • U.S. District Court of California (Southern)

Education

  • J.D., Cum Laude, International Law Journal, Order of the Coif, – University of San Diego
  • B.A., Summa Cum Laude, Political Science – University of Arizona

Areas of Practice

Representative Experience

Sprotte + Watson Architecture & Planning, Inc. v. Santee School District et al. San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2009-00083936-CU-CO-CTL

2010: The dispute involved a nine school site construction project at a local school district, valued at over $100 million. After terminating the architect for convenience, the school district was sued for payment owed, lost profits, and bad faith termination. The architect also sued the former assistant superintendent personally for intentional interference with its contract. The matter culminated in a three and a half week jury trial in which the firm represented the local school district and was successful in excluding the claims for lost profits and bad faith termination, and the allegations against the individual district employee, totaling approximately $1.3 million. The firm also secured a jury verdict for damages against the negligent architect, and partially defended the claims for outstanding payments.

Echo Pacific Construction, Inc. v. Prism Designs & Services, Inc. San Diego Superior Court Case No. 37-2010-00052793-CU-PA-NC

2010: The dispute involved installation of casework at a local school district. After terminating the casework subcontractor, the subcontractor sought $61,650.00 plus attorneys’ fees for alleged project acceleration and nonpayment. The firm represented the general contractor and was successful in compelling the claim to arbitration. Prior to arbitration, the firm successfully negotiated a settlement agreement with no liability or amount owed by the firm’s client.