Scott Jeffrey Allen

Scott Jeffrey Allen

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 30 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Monterey, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Social Security ... +2 more

2511 Garden Road, Suite A-225, Monterey, CA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 40%

Representing clients who have suffered injuries due to the fault of others - personal injury, car accidents, slip trip and fall, claims against government entities, head injuries, back or spinal injuries, wrongful death.

31 years

40%
Car Accident 30%

31 years

30%
Social Security & Disability 10%

Representing disabled clients in filing claims and appeals seeking disability benefits.

31 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 30 years

State: California

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Allen Law Firm | Personal Injury Lawyers

2511 Garden Road, Suite A-225, Monterey, CA, 93940

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Scott Jeffrey Allen's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Car Accidents

Posted by Bonnie | August 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents

Excellent, Professional Attorney with the Knowledge & Experience to Get You the Best Results!

I was involved in a car accident. I hired Scott Allen to represent me in this matter. I hold the highest regards for the professionalism and knowledge he posesses! He was always very attentive in answering all of my questions with honesty and when he said he would follow up or look into something ...and get right back to me, he would....and he was fast! He always spoke to me when I called! I never felt ignored like I have heard others say about other attorneys, but never heard anything negative here! I highly recommend The Allen Law Firm to anyone who is looking to obtain a professional, knowledgeable attorney! Afterall, he produced the best possible outcome for me and my family. My experience in working with him on my case is that he will work for the best possible outcome for you too!

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Scott Jeffrey Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher McElwain

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a fantastic litigator with invaluable insights into the workings of both California and federal courts. He brings passion and a sharp strategic vision to every case he works on."

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Christopher McElwain

Intellectual property lawyer

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Martin Chandler

Social Security & Disability lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Principal, Allen Law Firm

2008 - 2014

Partner, Attorney at Law, LaRiviere, Grubman & Payne

1999 - 2008

Attorney, Cox & Moyer

1995 - 1999

Attorney, Lombardo & Gilles

Associations

2015 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

1995 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2013 - 2014

State Bar of California, Business Law Section

Chair, Standing Committee

2012 - 2013

State Bar of California, Business Law Section

Vice Chair, Standing Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Wrongful Death, Multiple Injuries

$9,850,000

Police High Speed Car Chase Causes Catatrophic Injuries

$2,000,000

Pedestrian Hit By Pickup Truck

$500,000

Confidential Client

$1.8 million

Injured Bicyclist

$200,000

Child Injured By Toxic Exposure

$1.5 million

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Education

1995

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Cornell University

MS - Master of Science

1988

Cornell University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

Seminar for GSA Members

Trade Secret Protection And The Ag Waiver

2014

State Bar of California Annual Meeting

Legal Complexities for Dealing With Unauthorized Dealers

2013

How To Seminar

Protecting Trade Secrets

Publications

2012

New Matter (State Bar of California IP Section) Actual Confusion is Actually Confusing: Does the Ninth Circuit Require “Actual Confusion” to Award Damages for a Violation of the Lanham Act?

2010

New Matter (State Bar of California IP Section) Ashcroft v. Iqbal: A New Standard for Pleading Claims for Patent Infringement?

2010

Proceedings of the State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting Unauthorized Online Dealers: Trademarks and Beyond

Languages

English

Activity

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