
Brian Danitz, Business Attorney in Burlingame, California
Over 20 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Class Action, and Consumer
PartneratCotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp
Burlingame, CA
Practicing business in Burlingame since 2006.
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Brian Danitz is a partner based in Burlingame, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Consumer. Brian has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp.
- Based in
- Burlingame, CA
- Experience
- over 20 years
- Known for
- Business · Class Action · Consumer
- Handles Business, Class Action, and Consumer matters from Burlingame, CA.
- Over 20 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brian Danitz: Brian Danitz is a partner based in Burlingame, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Consumer. Brian has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp.
Areas of practice
Brian's practice areas in Burlingame
Brian concentrates on business, class action, consumer, litigation, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Consumer
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Litigation
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Business cases in Burlingame, California
Brian takes business matters in Burlingame, California. 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.
Class Action cases in Burlingame, California
Brian takes class action matters in Burlingame, California. 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.
Consumer cases in Burlingame, California
Brian takes consumer matters in Burlingame, California. 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.
Litigation cases in Burlingame, California
Brian takes litigation matters in Burlingame, California. 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 Burlingame, California
Brian takes securities matters in Burlingame, California. 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
Brian Danitz, business attorney serving Burlingame
Brian Danitz is a partner based in Burlingame, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Class Action, and Consumer. Brian has over 20 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp. Brian works from Burlingame, California and takes on business matters across the region.
Brian Danitz is a partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. Brian has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, and government investigations, involving commercial disputes, corporate and securities fraud, shareholder litigation, consumer class actions, antitrust actions, and employee whistleblower complaints. His practice includes all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal courts, in matters involving complex issues including allegations of securities law violations, shareholder disputes including involving breach of fiduciary duty and corporate governance, trade secret violations, and commercial disputes. Brian is actively involved in the California and Bay Area legal communities. He has served on the State Bar of California’s Commission on Judicial Nominees Evaluation and is selected annually as a Northern California Super Lawyer.Prior to joining CPM, Brian worked at a large law firm in Silicon Valley, representing clients in commercial litigation, securities litigation, and government enforcement matters. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Brian was a documentary filmmaker and producer of new media. Brian was the cinematographer for the Oscar-winning documentary Bowling for Columbine, Oscar-nominated film Sound and Fury, and Emmy Award winner TV Nation, and directed Ecological Design: Inventing the Future, Objects and Memory, and N is for Nuclear, among other films.Brian received his J.D. from Fordham University School of Law, cum laude, where he was the Symposium Editor of the Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal. Brian received B.F.A. and M.P.S. degrees from New York University.
How Brian handles business matters
Brian Danitz is a partner at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, LLP. Brian has substantial experience representing clients in state and federal litigation, arbitration, internal investigations, and government investigations, involving commercial disputes, corporate and securities fraud, shareholder litigation, consumer class actions, antitrust actions, and employee whistleblower complaints. His practice…
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, class action, and consumer matters in Burlingame and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Brian studied and practices
Fordham University School of Law
J.D. · 2006
New York University
B.F.A. New · 1988
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Washington
2020 · ACTIVE
New York
2020 · ACTIVE
U.S. Court of Appeal
2013 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2012 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2007 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
2007 · ACTIVE
California
2006 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.F.A. New in New York University.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in Fordham University School of Law and B.F.A. New in New York University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brian Danitz's office in Burlingame
Brian's primary office is at San Francisco Airport Office Center, 840 Malcolm Road, Suite 200, Burlingame, CA, 94010. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Cotchett Pitre And Mccarthy Llp
San Francisco Airport Office Center, 840 Malcolm Road, Suite 200
Burlingame, CA 94010
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How to hire Brian Danitz — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Burlingame, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brian Danitz
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Brian's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business 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 Burlingame?
Brian is licensed in California. Matters governed by California 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 business 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
Business attorneys serving Burlingame, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Brian handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
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