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The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon has always had one goal: to stand up for people whose lives have been turned upside down and make sure they’re not outmatched by insurance companies or powerful institutions. Scott began his career in public service and complex litigation, working with the Contra Costa District Attorney’s Office and the United States Attorney’s Office, and later, defending large organizations. That experience showed exactly how the system often overlooks and mistreats everyday people. This is why we represent plaintiffs today. Our office handles catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases and represents survivors of sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination in high-profile cases in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Hollywood, and throughout California. Our clients tell us they want to feel listened to and respected, not processed, and that’s how we work: We take the time to hear your story, prepare every detail, and follow through with academic and legal rigor. Scott brings academic excellence to his practice, with a PhD from NYU and award-winning teaching experience at Stanford, UC, and NYU. This boutique approach provides the opposite experience of working with a billboard law firm. This commitment to excellence shows in our results.
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Acquired: 2014
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Posted by Lauren | July 05, 2024
Human first approach
Incredibly grateful for Scott's honest advice, empathy and kindness in our recent consult. Scott was focused on our situation from both the human perspective but also provided outstanding legal advice. We are extremely grateful for your time and guidance. Highly recommend.
Posted by Sabrina | December 06, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Strategic, Effective and Caring
Scott knows how to show up— and definitely showed up for me as his client. I retained Scott to help navigate a complex personal injury case after a car accident. Over our time working together, he was thorough, consistent and strategic with his counsel. His consistency gave me peace of mind and helpe...
Posted by Gina | May 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Personal Injury Case for my Daughter
Scott was a pleasure to work with, he was professional, compassionate, friendly, positive and extremely knowledgeable. Our daughter was in a motor vehicle accident in the Bay Area. She was hit by a car while walking across a crosswalk. We reached out to Scott looking for advice as we knew it could...
Posted by San Pablo Pete | May 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Scott is not only a skilled attorney but a great person. And this fact goes a long way.
He has repped in in two situations that both panned out better than expected. I met him on the tennis courts and felt due to his fiery demeanor on the courts that he would bring this same energy to my case. I took a chance with him and boy, was I right. I true tiger both on and off the court. Wha...
Posted by Tatriana | May 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Most sincere and attentive lawyer you'll ever find
Scott is a magnificent lawyer and I truly appreciate his services. I went to him in a time of turmoil and in desperate need of help for a wrongful death action and not only was he warm and welcoming, but selflessly went out of his way to make sure myself and my family felt as comfortable and taken ca...
"Scott Herndon is a brilliant attorney and friend. We met during law school and worked together at the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office. Since law school, Scott landed top law jobs and eventually started his own law firm. I am honored to know Scott and to have worked with him over the years. I fully endorse him."
"I have known Scott for several years and in many capacities. We are former coworkers, we have been co-counsels on mass tort litigation, I have retained him myself for his consultation and expertise, and most importantly, he is a true friend. Scott is professional, prepared, and passionate. These are qualities every client wants in a lawyer. He will go above and beyond to get the job done. The practice of law is more than a job to Scott. I provide my full endorsement for him."
Elder law lawyer
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2023
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Scott Herndon, PC
2018 - 2019
Attorney, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2013 - 2013
Law Clerk, US Attorney's Office
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, District Attorney's Office
2015 - Present
Bar Association of San FranciscoMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.),
1996
Master of Arts (M.A.),
1994
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Philosophy; B.A. English,
2019
Essentials for Trial Readiness
2019
CRACKING THE CODE: Understanding The Court Rules Behind all the Legalese
2019
Preparing for Trial
2016
Professional Responsibility in Litigation
2016
Legal Writing: Judge, Attorney, and Paralegal Viewpoints
Spanish