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Cummings & Franck, P.C. handles all types of employment cases on behalf of employees. This includes wrongful firing, illegal harassment and any other employment claims. We only represent employees.
Scott Cummings has been fighting for employees' rights his entire career as an attorney. He has a reputation for being a tough and smart litigator. Mr. Cummings has extensive experience representing plaintiffs in every aspect of litigation to include trials, appeals, arbitrations, and mediations. Mr. Cummings has won several seven-figure verdicts at trial. Further, Mr. Cummings has argued in front of the California Supreme Court, and has won several appeals in the area of employment law. He has appeared on national television to discuss sexual harassment law, and several of his cases have been the subject of national interest. Mr. Cummings has a reputation for having superior knowledge in the area of employment law, and his colleagues seek him out for consultation and advice on litigation strategy and the law.
Mr. Cummings received his Juris Doctor Degree from Loyola Law School. He graduated in the top 20% of his class, and received several awards during law school, to include First Honors Awards and Bancroft Whitney Awards for being the best student in his class in the area of Civil Procedure, Housing Law, and Ethical Lawyering. He received a Bancroft Whitney Award for writing the best brief out of more than a hundred law students in his school's Moot Court Competition.
Preceding law school, Mr. Cummings graduated Magna Cum Laude from Long Beach State University. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in History and a minor in Philosophy. At graduation, Mr. Cummings was honored with the Most Outstanding Graduating Student Award from the professors in the History . Cummings served honorably in the military and was a U.S. Army Airborne Ranger. Mr. Cummings is proud of his working-class background and knows from firsthand experience the difficulties the American worker is facing today. While working his way through college, Mr. Cummings was a card-carrying . Cummings is married and has four children. His wife Reyna is a college professor that teaches communications at Santa Ana Community . Cummings enjoys traveling with his family to exotic locations to experience different cultures and learn about the world and its people.
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1025 W. 190th Street, Suite 200, Gardena, CA, 90248
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Posted by Joseph | September 5, 2023 | Hired Attorney
The employment lawyer Scott Cummings helped me win my case against my former employer. Throughout the process, he displayed professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. I was able to get a fair settlement thanks to his fight for my rights. My questions were always answered and he kept me informed. My ...
Posted by John Steve | August 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney
My former employer discriminated against me based on my gender and Scott Cummings helped me win a case against them. All along, he displayed professionalism, knowledge, and compassion. My questions were answered patiently and he explained everything clearly. I received a fair settlement because he fo...
Posted by Austin | August 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am thrilled to give Scott Cummings a well-deserved 5-star review. In my personal experience, he has proven to be the best lawyer for my needs. His exceptional skills and expertise shone through from the moment I hired him. Scott's dedication to his clients is truly remarkable, and he went above and...
Posted by OLiver | August 16, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I am delighted to give Scott Cummings, the driving force behind Cummings & Franck P.C., a resounding five-star rating. His leadership and expertise have been instrumental in delivering outstanding legal services. Scott's deep knowledge of the legal landscape, combined with his compassionate and clien...
Posted by Lucas | August 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Scott Cummings is an amazing lawyer who helped me win my case against my employer. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. He explained everything to me clearly and kept me updated throughout the process. He fought hard for my rights and got me a fair settlement. He also treated m...
"Scott and I have been business partners for years and he is one of the best, most aggressive, employment attorneys around. Our firm handles all types of wrongful termination and harassment cases. We work as a team to maximize your success."
Employment and labor lawyer
2024
Top Attorneys, Los Angeles Magazine
2023
Avvo Rated Top Lawyer 2023, Avvo
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 5% 2022, American Registry
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
America's Most Honored Lawyers - Top 10% 2021, American Registry
2021
Top Attorney, Avvo
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Top Attorney, Avvo
2020
America's Most Honored Lawyers, The American Registry
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2019
Top Attorney, Avvo
2019
Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
America's Most Honored Professionals, The American Registry
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top Attorney, Avvo
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top Attorney, Avvo
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine
2016
Charter Membership, Distinguished Justice Advocates
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1998
First Honors Award - Civil Discovery, Loyola Law School
1998
First Honors Award - Housing Law, Loyola Law School
1998
Moot Court - best brief, Bancroft Whitney
1997
First Honors Award - Ethical Lawyering, Loyola Law School
1997
Ethical Lawyering, Bancroft Whitney
1996
Most Outstanding Graduating Student - History, Cal. State Long Beach
2011 - Present
Partner - Attorney, Cummings & Franck, P.C.
2002 - 2011
Attorney Sole Practitioner, Law Offices of Scott Cummings
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Law Offices of Mark Weidmann
2014 - Present
National Employment Lawyers Association
2002 - Present
California Employment Lawyers Association
Plaintiff won $1,661,800.00
Plaintiff won $1,904,635.00
1999
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
undergraduate
2015
Sexual harassment
2015
2006
Sexual harassment following Lyle v. Warner Bros.
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