Brian Kurt Maienschein, Business Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Civil Rights, and General · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
San Diego, CA
Practicing business in San Diego since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Brian Kurt Maienschein is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and General. Brian has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Business · Civil Rights · General
- Handles Business, Civil Rights, and General matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Brian Kurt Maienschein: Brian Kurt Maienschein is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and General. Brian has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brian takes on
Brian concentrates on business, civil rights, general, medical malpractice, and personal injury. 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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Civil Rights
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General
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Business cases in San Diego, California
Brian takes business matters in San Diego, 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.
Civil Rights cases in San Diego, California
Brian takes civil rights matters in San Diego, 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.
General cases in San Diego, California
Brian takes general matters in San Diego, 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.
Medical Malpractice cases in San Diego, California
Brian takes medical malpractice matters in San Diego, 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.
Personal Injury cases in San Diego, California
Brian takes personal injury matters in San Diego, 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
Meet Brian Kurt Maienschein — business lawyer in San Diego
Brian Kurt Maienschein is an attorney based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Civil Rights, and General. Brian has over 32 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Brian Kurt Maienschein is a lawyer practicing products liability, defamation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Brian practices in San Diego, CA.
How Brian handles business matters
Brian Kurt Maienschein is a lawyer practicing products liability, defamation, personal injury and 3 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years. Brian practices in San Diego, CA.
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, civil rights, and general matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
California Western School of Law
J.D. · 1994
University of California, Santa Barbara
B.A. · 1991
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
California (Inactive
1994 · ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in California Western School of Law and B.A. in University of California, Santa Barbara.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in California Western School of Law and B.A. in University of California, Santa Barbara. 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.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Brian has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Locations
Brian Kurt Maienschein's office in San Diego
Brian's primary office is at 225 Broadway Ste 1670, San Diego, CA, 92101-5000. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Brian Kurt Maienschein — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Brian. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in San Diego.
5.0
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How to hire Brian Kurt Maienschein — 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 San Diego, 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 Kurt Maienschein
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 San Diego?
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 San Diego, 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.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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