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Scott David Righthand

Overview

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

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

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

Contact Information
  • 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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Client Reviews

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“Great experience during a very trying time”

Posted by: Lauren (Donna and Jen, too), 6 months ago.

Client Review: We engaged Scott as our attorney for a (successful) wrongful death lawsuit. We found Scott via a recommendation from a family friend (a defense... more
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“Helped us change our lives”

Posted by: a Medical Malpractice client, over 2 years ago.

Client Review: I felt in good hands with Scott. He provided us with great experts, was tenacious, and gave us good advice. We got the results we hoped for and... more
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Peer Endorsements

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3 endorsements

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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 2 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 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

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

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1979 02/07/2012
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 School of Law BA - Bachelor of Arts 1975

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
The Best Lawyers In America The Best Lawyers In America 2010
Northern California Super Lawyers Super Lawyers 2009
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member American Bar Association 1979-1989
Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America
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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
Avoiding Malpractice National Conference of Podiatrists