David Lantzer

Senior Counsel

Dave Lantzer has represented California public retirement systems since 2007.  He advises systems on a wide range of legal issues including fiduciary duties of trustees and staff, Brown Act, Political Reform Act, Public Records Act, legislative changes, policies and procedures, disability, family law, probate, benefits, and personnel. 

Prior to starting with Olson Remcho, Dave was Senior Staff Counsel for the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association.  He also served the Sonoma County Employees’ Retirement Association as General Counsel and held various positions in the Legal Department for the Orange County Employees Retirement System.  In addition to advising clients, Dave has extensive litigation experience in both superior courts and courts of appeal.  He briefed and argued seminal cases concerning public retirement benefits that have a continuing impact on public retirement systems throughout the state. 

Dave also served on the State Association of County Retirement Systems Legislative Committee where he drafted bill language and advised on the impact of legislative changes.  Dave enjoys biking, hiking, kayaking, and the beach in his free time.

Education

Westmont College, B.A., cum laude

Fuller Theological Seminary, M.A.

Chapman University Law School, magna cum laude, Executive/Production editor, Chapman Law Review

Admissions

California

Location

  • Long Beach