has more than 18 years of experience representing individuals and businesses in a variety of cases involving business torts, contracts, securities, consumer protection, insurance coverage and employment disputes. Scott has been honored by his peers as a Washington Law & Politics "Super Lawyer" six years in a row and frequently serves as an instructor for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.
Education
University of California at Los Angeles, J.D., 1987
- Order of the Coif
Occidental College, University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1984
- Phi Beta Kappa
Judicial Clerk
Law Clerk for the Honorable John C. Coughenour U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington 1987-1989
Practice History
Hall Zanzig Claflin McEachern PLLC Founding Member, 1998 to present
Mundt, MacGregor, Happel, Falconer, Zulauf & Hall Partner, 1996 to 1998; Associate, 1989 to 1995
Selected Cases
Sahara Gaming Corp. v. Miller. Successfully defended and settled state and federal securities fraud claims in excess of $20 million asserted against officers and directors of Mississippi gaming corporation. (U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada)
Burkholder v. Lloyd's. Obtained judgment that established several million dollars of insurance coverage for corporate directors and officers defending securities fraud claims. (U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi)
FedEx Kinko's Business Stationery Print System v. Plaza at Yarrow Bay. Obtained arbitration award of nearly $1 million for tenant in commercial lease dispute. (Private Arbitration)
Stewart v. Nauman. Represented investors in prosecuting securities claims in excess of $1.6 million against stockbroker and his firm. Obtained favorable settlement for investors on eve of arbitration. (NASD Arbitration)
Clemons v. Trans Cosmos. Represented former executive in pursuing wrongful termination and breach of contract claims. Obtained arbitration award including double damages and attorneys' fees. (Private Arbitration)
Continuing Legal Education Speaker
"Northwest Deposition Program" 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Associations
Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington
Washington State Bar Association
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Member
Admitted to Practice
Washington State Courts
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
