International Lawyer & Legal Scholar 
George Mentz, JD, MBA,
CWM
Comm'r George Mentz is an internationally recognized lawyer, legal scholar, and educator with
over 28 years of international busienss and legal
experience spanning consumer protection law, wealth
management, class actions, litigation, arbitration, legal education, and cross-border legal advisory work.
Mentz has effectiively conducted lawsuits for theft, defamation, fraud, conspiracy, IP Law,
Trademark violations, and copyright violations. His legal and professorial career
bridges private practice, academia, arbitration tribunals, and public service, with a strong focus on
complex financial, regulatory, and international matters. Counselor Mentz is noted as the first law school
wealth management professor in the United States for an ABA accredited law school and ABA
reviewed courses.
Legal Practice & Areas of Focus
Throughout nearly three decades of legal work, Mentz has practiced
and advised across multiple disciplines, including:
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Consumer Protection Law – Advocacy, compliance, and regulatory analysis
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Wealth Management & Financial
Law – Asset protection, fiduciary issues,
financial regulation, and advisory services
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Litigation & Dispute
Resolution – Civil litigation, arbitration, and
negotiated settlements
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International Law & General Counsel
Services – Cross-border contracts, regulatory
coordination, and international disputes
As an international lawyer and general
counsel, Mentz has negotiated contracts and handled disputes in over 50
countries worldwide, advising organizations, institutions,
and executives operating across multiple legal systems.
Licensure & Court Admissions
George Mentz is licensed to practice law in the
United States,
including:
His practice has included both state and federal matters, as well
as arbitration forums involving domestic and international parties.
Arbitration, Tribunals & Regulatory Experience
Mentz has extensive experience in alternative dispute resolution
and regulatory proceedings, including:
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Qualified Expert Witness in NASD / FINRA arbitration matters
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Participation in arbitration panels and legal
tribunals
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Experience addressing complex financial, securities, and
professional standards disputes
He has also served in adjudicative and evaluative roles connected
to professional and legal bodies.
Public Service & Government Roles
In addition to private practice, Mentz has served in
government and quasi-government
roles, including:
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Government Commissioner with responsibilities involving law enforcement oversight
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Service connected to tribunals and administrative legal
bodies
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Acting as an ABA-qualified Judge, contributing legal expertise to professional and academic
evaluations
These roles reflect a long-standing commitment to public service,
rule of law, and institutional integrity.
Legal Education, Research & Teaching
Mentz is also a seasoned law professor and legal educator, with extensive involvement in:
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Legal research and scholarly publications
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Curriculum development and professional legal
training
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Graduate-level and executive legal education
His work often bridges theory and practice, integrating real-world
legal problem-solving with academic rigor.
Author & Thought Leader
A prolific writer, George Mentz has:
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Authored over 100 books
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Published several hundred articles on law, finance, economics, governance, and professional
standards
His writings are used globally by lawyers, academics, executives,
and professional certification bodies, reflecting his influence across legal and financial
disciplines.
International Perspective
With legal work spanning five continents, Mentz brings a rare global perspective to law, contracts, arbitration, and regulatory
matters. His experience working across jurisdictions enables him to navigate cultural, legal, and
regulatory differences with precision and strategic insight.
George Mentz continues to operate at the intersection of law, finance, education, and global
governance, combining decades of hands-on legal experience
with scholarly depth and international reach.
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