Biography

Anthony “Tony” Schoenberg has more than 20 years of experience as a litigator and trial lawyer. He has represented public companies, small businesses, and individuals in real estate litigation matters, contractual arbitrations, and other complex business disputes. He prides himself on achieving great outcomes for his clients. Decades of experience have given Tony a strong sense of the right way to approach each case to meet his client’s objectives.

Tony’s experience includes:

  • Securing client’s dismissal from a lawsuit alleging fraud in a $60 million real estate transaction.
  • Winning summary judgment in a federal real estate matter in which his client was sued for more than $100 million.
  • Representing a chip maker in a technology license dispute resulting in a $43 million arbitration award for his client.
  • Obtaining a multi-million dollar settlement on behalf of a real estate asset manager less than 24 hours before the start of an arbitration hearing.
  • Representing real estate developer through four-week jury trial in San Francisco Superior Court, involving claims of rescission, breach of contract, and fraud.

Tony has held numerous leadership positions at the firm, most recently serving four years as Chair of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice Area. In addition, for the past decade he has overseen the firm’s pro bono litigation practice.

Distinctions

  • 2016 California Lawyer Attorneys of the Year (CLAY) Award for his court victory representing the City of Sunnyvale in its successful opposition to a Second Amendment challenge.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Member, Board of Directors, Bar Association of San Francisco (2022-2024)
  • Former Director, Justice and Diversity Center of the Bar Association of San Francisco
  • Former Member, Litigation Section Executive Committee, Bar Association of San Francisco

Firm Highlights

Publication

New Proposed Regulations Defining Donor Advised Fund Terms

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource . Episode 63 explores new proposed regulations important to the administration of Donor Advised Funds (DAFs). The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department...

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State Bar of California Board of Trustees Approves Plan to Pilot Portfolio Bar Exam

Sarah Good, a member of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, spoke to KQED Newscast about the Board of Trustees's proposal to pilot a Portfolio Bar Exam.

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An Introduction to DAFs and Overview of the Newly Proposed DAF Regulations

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I’m Cynthia Rowland, and episode 62 describes new proposed regulations important to the administration of donor advised funds. The Internal Revenue Service and the...

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Wind Energy Project Approvals and Tax Credits Look To Outpace Macroeconomic and Supply Chain Headwinds in 2024

A snapshot of the renewable wind industry on October 31, 2023, captures many of the current challenges and opportunities for the industry and regulatory agencies heading into 2024.  That day, the world’s largest offshore...

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2024 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program

Sarah Bell will moderate the panel "PFAS: Everything Everywhere All at Once"  at the American Bar Association's 2024 Environmental & Energy, Mass Torts, and Products Liability Litigation Committees' Joint Regional CLE Program. Session Overview: PFAS...

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Farella Braun + Martel Earns 2024 Best Law Firms® Rankings

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The New Frontier AI Legal Issues for In-House Counsel

Sushila Chanana is a panelist for the session, "The New Frontier AI Legal Issues for In-House Counsel,"   at the Bar Association of San Francisco's In-House Counsel Conference 2024. To register for the event, please click ...

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BIPA Liability: Existing CGL Coverage May Provide a Lifeline for Policyholders

Developments in the law have increased the potential liability that companies could face under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA), but fortunately for policyholders, Illinois case law has also solidified coverage for BIPA...

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19th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute

Dirk Mueller is speaking at the University of Texas School of Law 19 th Annual Renewable Energy Law Institute on "Mineral Issues Impact on Real Estate Documents, Siting and Planning: Texas vs. California." Session Overview :   Understanding...

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Proposal for Bar Exam Alternative Goes to California Supreme Court

Sarah Good, a member of the State Bar of California Board of Trustees, was quoted in The Recorder article, "Proposal for Bar Exam Alternative Goes to California Supreme Court." Read the article here (subscription...

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