Scott Ames has been litigating wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, family and medical leave, breach of contract, wage and hour violations, unfair competition and trade secret matters, and other employee rights cases for over two decades. Mr. Ames has obtained settlements and verdicts for his clients of over one hundred million dollars, and he has established a well-deserved reputation as one of the top Labor and Employment lawyers in Southern California. Mr. Ames' demonstrated record of success has resulted in him being named a "Southern California Super Lawyer" by Los Angeles Magazine from 2007 through 2017, and a "Best Lawyer in America" from 2006 through 2017. Mr. Ames speaks frequently at legal programs throughout California on employment law matters, is a long-standing Executive Committee Board member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association’s Labor and Employment Section, and is an active member of the California Employment Lawyers’ Association. Mr. Ames is also active in his community, and has served on a number of committees and boards of non-profit organizations which seek to improve the lives of the disenfranchised or working poor.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1990 | 02/06/2022 |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2017 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
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Best Lawyer | Best Lawyers in America | 2006 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Principal | Law Offices of Scott R. Ames | 2009 - Present |
Partner | Serratore Ames LLP | 1999 - 2009 |
Partner | Taylor, Miller & Ames | 1996 - 1999 |
Associate | Ollestad, Freedman, Taylor & Miller | 1993 - 1995 |
Associate | Berliner Cohen | 1991 - 1993 |
Associate | Pettit & Martin | 1990 - 1991 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association | Executive Committee Labor and Employment Section | 2005 - Present |
National Employment Lawyers Association | 2000 - Present | |
California Employment Lawyers Association | 1999 - Present | |
State Bar of California | 1990 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Santa Clara University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1989 |
Univ of California Berkeley | Bachelor of Arts | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Labor and Employment Symposium | Employee Leaves and Accommodations | 2011 |
Labor and Employment Section Retreat | Opening Statements | 2010 |
Labor and Employment Section | Privacy: Nelson v. NASA | 2008 |
Labor and Employment Section | Workplace Bullying | 2006 |
Labor and Employment Section | Using Experts to Prove Emotional Distress Damages | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Wage & Hour Class Action | $1,850,000 Settlement |
Wage and Hour Class Action | $820,000 Settlement |
Gender Discrimination/Disability Discrimination | $740,000 Settlement |
Age Discrimination | $650,000 Settlement |
Posted by AJ
March 11, 2020
Christopher Leroi, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Ames is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney.
Calvin Chang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Christopher Leroi, Employment and labor Attorney on Sep 5, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Ames is an outstanding and excellent attorney. I would recommend anyone and everyone to him for his services. I have been practicing for 24 years as a judge, magistrate, law professor, private attorney, and prosecutor, and I learn from his answers on Avvo every day. Simply an exemplary attorney.
Calvin Chang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 3, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Erin Huang, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
Relationship: Worked for lawyer
I worked with Scott when I was still a law student and always thought he was an amazing and inspiring mentor: he cares deeply for his cases, takes on cases he truly believes in, and is extremely knowledgeable in his field. Now that I am a practicing attorney, in hindsight, I truly realize what it means to be a great attorney and the degree of dedication and wealth of knowledge Scott gives to each of his cases. Highly recommend!
Randall Renick, Class action Attorney on Nov 2, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Fantastic lawyer, dedicated, focused and committed.
Marilynn Mika Spencer, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 14, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Scott Ames is smart, dedicated to his clients, and highly-respected among his peers.