Scott David Righthand

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Scott David Righthand

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 20% Brain Injury
    31 years, 500 cases
  • 20% Medical Malpractice
    31 years, 500 cases
  • 20% Birth Injury
    31 years, 200 cases
  • 20% Defective / Dangerous Products
    31 years, 250 cases
  • 20% Car / Auto Accident
    31 years, 1,000 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%), Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Contact Information

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  • 415-544-0115
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  • Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C.
    425 California Street 18th Floor
    San Francisco, CA 94104
    Office: 415-544-0115
    Fax: 415-544-0116
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About Me

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I have practiced law in San Francisco since 1979 having attended Hastings here in SF from 1976-1979. Since then I have spentmost of my 30 years practicing... more

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5 star rating

“A true patient's advocate!”

Posted by: Rebecca, 6 days ago.

Client Review: My life was forever changed when I had a knee surgery that went horribly wrong in 2009. I have never felt so powerless. I was fighting to keep my... more
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5 star rating

“Excellent Attorney”

Posted by: a Personal Injury client, 7 days ago.

Client Review: Scott Righthand exceeded my expectations during a hard time in my life suffering with a severely broken wrist. He was honest and straightforward, and... more
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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements


Ralph Lawrence Jacobson

Scott is among the premier lawyers in the personal injury field in California. His work is of the highest quality, and he is very loyal to his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Ralph Jacobson , Richmond (CA), Over 3 years ago
Claude Armand Wyle

I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott is an ethical aggressive attorney who gets great results for his clients. Scott really seems to care deeply for... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Claude Wyle , San Francisco (CA), Over 3 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

34 years since Scott David Righthand was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 12/19/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Senior Partner at Law Office of Scott Righthand, PC 1992–present
Partner at Bostwick & Tehin 1982–1992
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of California, Hastings College of the Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1979
University of Colorado BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
The Best Lawyers in America The Best Lawyers in America 2013
The Best Lawyers in America The Best Lawyers in America 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association 2010–present
Member American Bar Association 1979–1989
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Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Medical Malpractice: In the Trenches CAOC Forum Magazine 2006
editor California Government Tort Liability Practice

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Deposing the Defense Expert in Failure to Diagnose Cases San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association Tahoe Meeting 2013
Avoiding Malpractice National Conference of Podiatrists

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