David Walter Scopp

David Walter Scopp

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Monterey, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Mediation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

215 W Franklin St., Ste. 204, Monterey, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Meaningful Legacy Law PC

215 W Franklin St., Ste. 204, Monterey, CA, 93940

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David Walter Scopp's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The highest integrity of any lawyer you will ever encounter

Mr. Scopp just settled my personal injury case from an accident in June 2016, so I've worked with him closely over the last six months. He is a great communicator, and a sympathetic listener. After I was hit by a lady running a red light, she denied everything. Mr. Scopp used his personal investigat...ive expertise to record a number of witnesses and get a judgment in our favor. He then deftly negotiated with the insurance company on medical and other expenses. While the outcome was good, most importantly, Mr. Scopp's bedside manner is in the top 1% of people/practitioners I've ever met or worked with. He will work tirelessly for you and maintain chief umong his values the utmost honesty, integrity, and sense of justice. There are very few people out there like Mr. Scopp. If you are lucky enough to work with him, I promise that you will have a positive experience and he will do everything in his power to assist you. Mr. Scopp is a fair lawyer, an expert negotiator, and a good person.

Posted by Damen Winston | December 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Someone you can trust!

It was by mistake that my appeal landed in the hands of Mr. David Scopp, but in this case it was a mistake that I am thankful for. I can only assume that he has many cases to work on but I could not tell because he treated me as if my case was his top priority. I was impressed with the points he made... in the appeal and more so, the time and research he put in to find out the details of Proposition 64, when it recently passed in CA. Mr. Scopp recommended a plan of action that is currently being executed and is going well thus far. He has been patient with my wife and I being careful to answer our questions thoroughly and accurately. The outcome of this matter will affect my livelihood tremendously and I can tell Mr. Scopp understands that and cares. He is definitely an attorney I would recommend.

Posted by anonymous | July 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended!!!

I want to start off by saying never once was there a moment where I second guessed my decision to hire David. He is a true and genuine lawyer who puts his client's best interest first and foremost. During such a difficult and traumatic time in my life my mind was put at ease knowing all of my legal w...ork was being expertly handled, and if ever I had a question regarding the process it was promptly answered. My case has since been concluded and I could not be happier with the outcome! I am so thankful for all of the time and effort put forth by David on my case, to achieve a positive ending to an unforeseen negative event in my life.

Posted by anonymous | February 1, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very educated and determined! A+

I am a client of his and he is very very good at is job and i dont think there is anyone better! My case is still pending and im just glad i have an educated attorney who i would recomend to anyone!

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David Walter Scopp's Lawyer Endorsements

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Sergio Parra

Appeals lawyer | Jun 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is a stellar appellate law practitioner."

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Ryan Harris

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Jason Fellner

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2008

Pro Bono 20 Hour Challenge, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

2007

Pro Bono 20 Hour Challenge, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

2006

McAuliffe Honor Society, University of San Francisco School of Law

2006

Pro Bono 20 Hour Challenge, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP

2005

Editor in Chief, University of San Francisco School of Law

2004

CALI Award for Excellence, Legal Research & Writing II, University of San Francisco School of Law

2004

CALI Award for Excellence, Environmental Law, University of San Francisco School of Law

2004

CALI Award for Excellence, Legal Scholarship Seminar, University of San Francisco School of Law

2003

CALI Award for Excellence, Legal Research & Writing I, University of San Francisco

2003

CALI Award for Excellence, Torts, University of San Francisco School of Law

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Owner, Meaningful Legacy Law PC

2022 - Present

Of Counsel, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.

2018 - 2022

Attorney, Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.

2011 - 2012

Research Attorney, Superior Court of California, County of Monterey

2010 - 2022

Owner, Law Office of David W. Scopp

2008 - 2010

Associate, Johnson, Fantl & Kennifer, LLP

2006 - 2008

Associate, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, LLP

Associations

2016 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2012 - Present

California Appellate Defense Counsel

Member

2016 - 2017

Monterey County Bar Association

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Charles (October 28, 2025, B330253) [unpub. opn.]

Full reversal.

People v. Harvey

Sentence reduced by possible 10 years, guaranteed 5 years.

(People v. Artiga (August 7, 2018, B280883) [unpub. opn.].)

Two sentences and enhancement reversed.

Sim v. Rah (September 29, 2017, H042589) [unpub. opn.].

Victory for Client

People v. Edith Rosario (November 14, 2016, H042286) [unpub. opn.]

Victory for Client

Doe v. City of Modesto (October 6, 2016, F071675) [unpub. opn.]

Victory for Client

People v. Rogelio A. Quintero (February 23, 2016, H041447) [unpub. opn.]

Victory for Client

People v. Ricardo A. Ortiz (January 11, 2016, H041412) [unpub. opn.]

Victory for Client

People v. Marino Zarate (June 9, 2015, H039134) [unpub. opn.]

Victory for Client

In re J.C. (May 13, 2013, H038359) [unpub. opn.]

Reversed and remanded.

People v. Patrick Mendez Baxter (July 31, 2012, B232852) [unpub. opn.]

Reversed and remanded.

In re D.G. (July 29, 2011, H036149) [unpub. opn.]

Reversed and remanded.

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Education

2006

University of San Francisco School of Law

J.D.

1998

Middlebury College

BA

Publications

2005

39 U.S.F. L. Rev. 789 Commerce Clause Challenges to the Endangered Species Act: The Rehnquist Court’s Web of Confusion Traps More Than the Fly

2005

University of San Francisco Law Review Editor-in-Chief

Languages

English

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