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At Carrington Coleman, lawyers are initially chosen on the basis of academics and demonstrated performance. From the day they join our firm, associates are asked to take on critical roles and given substantial opportunity to gain vital hands-on experience under the mentorship and supervision of senior partners. The result is a seasoned team of lawyers, well prepared to provide clients the highest level of service and legal expertise.

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Sean C. Schantzen
Associate

Securities Litigation, Directors and Officers, Corporate Governance, Business Litigation

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Phone: 214-855-3034
Direct Fax: 214-758-3724
Email: sschantzen@ccsb.com
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Mr. Schantzen practices in the areas of securities litigation, directors and officers litigation, corporate governance litigation, and business litigation. He has experience representing clients against tort claims, securities laws claims, shareholder derivative suits, and internal investigations.

Prior to law school, Mr. Schantzen worked in the software industry, consulting Fortune 500 companies in software acquisitions, providing technical guidance, and supporting software implementations. Additionally, he has extensive experience negotiating sales contracts, service agreements, licensing agreement, and other agreements on behalf of software companies.

Representative Matters

Assisting in the representation of an investment firm in a multi-billion dollar lawsuit defending against allegations of racketeering, civil conspiracy, tortious interference, and commercial disparagement. 

Counseled independent directors of a publicly traded company in connection with special investigation and litigation in response to shareholder derivative claims.

Represented client in response to claims alleged in a DTPA demand letter.

Advised professional organization in determining necessary procedures to follow in disciplinary proceedings against one of its members.

Education

University of Minnesota Law School
J.D., magna cum laude, 2011
Managing Editor, Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology, 2010-2011
Dean’s Distinguished Scholar

Université Jean Moulin
Diploma in International and European Law, 2010

Brigham Young University
B.A., 2004

Admittances

Texas, 2011