About Scott

Biography

Scott Blankenship believes that no person, government, or corporate entity is beyond the reach of the law, and is committed to seeing that our court system protects and advances fundamental rights, not only for his clients, but for our nation and community.

He has built a law firm committed to enforcing justice for individual and employee rights. For more than two decades, the firm’s passionate and experienced lawyers have prevailed against the largest companies and entities in both trial and on appeal, obtaining proven results with multiple seven‑figure recoveries in complex civil cases including class actions in state and federal courts. Recent results include a $4.25 million settlement for two scientists that suffered discrimination and retaliation by Washington State Department of Health (2025), a $1.68 million recovery for two public servants fired for standing up against systemic discrimination by Washington State Dairy Products Commission (2025), a $15 million multi-state class action recovery for approximately 150 mortgage loan officers against Banner Bank (Washington, Oregon, and California (2024), a $8.9 million arbitration award for two physicians in Bauer & Romney v. CHI Franciscan (2020), a $2.5 million recovery for a physician in Anel v. CHI Franciscan (2015), a $1.86 million recovery for able bodies seaman in Miranda v. Alaska Longline (2017), and a $1.7 million class action recovery in 2018.

Scott has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” – one of the top 5% of lawyers in Washington – each year since 2003. Other honors and awards include being named as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Washington by the National Trial Lawyers, from 2007 – 2026, and being selected as one of “The Best Lawyers in America” from 2012-2026 by Best Lawyers. Scott also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from America’s Top 100 Attorneys, and has been named one of the state of Washington’s Top 25 Class Action Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers. Scott was recently featured in the Washington 2019 edition of Super Lawyers magazine, naming him “The Worker’s Warrior.” Scott was also featured by Washington CEO Magazine as one of the top ten Employment/Labor Lawyers in Washington State, and was the featured lawyer in the employment law edition of the King County Bar Bulletin. He is “AV Preeminent” ranked by his peers, the highest rating in Martindale-Hubbell’s National Law Directory, “A” signifying preeminent knowledge of the law and “V” signifying very high ethics.*

Scott received his Bachelor of Arts degree from UCLA, graduating with the distinction of Chancellor’s Marshal. He went on to study law at Cambridge University in England, and earned his law degree from Tulane University Law School, where he served as Editor in Chief of the Tulane Environmental Law Journal.

He is a frequent lecturer at legal seminars and has contributed to several legal publications. Scott also has served as a National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA) Instructor, teaching lawyers trial skills.

Scott is admitted to practice in Washington, Oregon, Alaska, U.S. District Court for the Western and Eastern Districts of Washington, U.S. District Court of Oregon, U.S. District Court for Northern District of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He is a member of the American Bar Association (ABA), Washington State Association for Justice (Eagle Member), National Employment Lawyers Association, Washington Employment Lawyers Association, and the National Trial Lawyers.

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Practice Areas

Discrimination 50%

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Employment and Labor 20%

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Personal Injury 20%

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Class Action 5%

Medical Malpractice 5%

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Awards

2023

Licenses

Licensed in Alaska for 17 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 20 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 34 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1992

Active

No misconduct found

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Location

The Blankenship Law Firm, PLLC

1000 2nd Ave, Suite 3250, Seattle, WA, 98104

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Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 9 of 9 reviews | Wrongful Termination

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2012 | Wrongful Termination

Senior Engineer of a Fortune 500 Company

Having had the opportunity to witness and make substantial contribution to the growth of one of the largest and fastest growing corporations over the past decade had always made me feel proud. For the most recent years, working full time at the same company with a serious disability had also been... something that gave me so much hope and purpose in life until all of a sudden the reasonable accommodation I had been officially receiving was abruptly taken away from me by a new management following my medical leave. Then one event after another started to evolve blurring the boundary between a bad noir story and an outright nightmare. Before long, I found myself working very long hours, struggling with a serious disease and at the same time fighting discrimination at a place I loved so much. In the months that followed, I complained to the company time and again, but to no avail. Along the way, I discovered the sad reality that as long as someone is labelled "low performer", even when the premise is completely false, the whole corporate machine would crushing down on you like a hurricane without any mercy and never bother to check on the supporting facts. At last, I gathered all my energy, wrote through many dark nights, and finally filed an official complaint in writing. I was issued an official response the very next day - a termination letter. Looking for an attorney to take my case then became another uphill battle until Greg from Scott's team called passionately, following a conversation with one of my witnesses. To summarize Scott's team, the words from one of the firm's past clients come to my mind - personable professional, success. Along the process, I delightedly discovered Scott's team has quite an interesting mix of personalities under their attorney's dark suits. Aside from being extremely intelligent, they are indeed a passionate bunch. As a client, you not only will feel very safe with your case in their hands, but also you will feel being blessed to be associated with these people that can make a legal struggle that much different from what one usually expects. They went through extra miles to shield unnecessary pressure and anxiety from their clients, while at the same time, worked diligently to protecting client's interests. At the end of the day, I feel satisfied that my lost pay was reasonably compensated, Scott's team was rewarded for their hard work, and I got a sense of justice. Although my case ends here, I believe without a doubt that the story with Scott's team will continue. With their almost contagious passion and exceptionally persistent fight for justice, certain corporations' bad behaviors will change and our society could become an even better place for all the hard working good people to enjoy their lives without having to face any type of wrongful discrimination.

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Posted by Harvey | May 05, 2011 | Wrongful Termination

Unlawful Termination

The experience of being unlawfully terminated from a job is a shocking and terrifying experience. One quickly learns that the laymenâ€™s knowledge of the law is woefully inadequate to take on an employer regardless of how fraudulent their actions may be. The faster one understands that they need a ...strong legal advocate; the sooner one can get on with their lives, secure in the knowledge that their interests are being vigorously represented. Scott Blankenship and his staff fought like Tigers for me in a case which I believed I was unlawfully terminated. The preparation of case documents, court filings and interviewing of witnesses was detailed and left no stone unturned. Scott was nothing short of ferocious in his deposition of the defendants. Scott prepared me to provide clear and concise testimony during my deposition which reduced both the stress and uncertainty of the proceedings. In the background, the Blankenship staff of highly trained and motivated legal experts worked tirelessly from the beginning to the conclusion of my case to insure nothing was left to chance. My case was resolved in Mediation in a way that I received significant compensation for my damages and also the return of my dignity. I highly recommend Scott Blankenship and his outstanding staff of legal experts. National Sales Manager of an International Company

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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Wrongful Termination

Unrelenting Powerhouse

As you go through life you compile a mental list of those things that are most important. A solid family, good health, friends, and for some of us the occasion will arise to add one more item to the list — a great attorney. Nobody wants to seek legal help, but sometimes things are so egregious we... are left with no other alternative. I am a college educated veteran with more than 35 years as a successful business person in upper management. For many years I worked at the same firm and as my tenure there grew, so did the constant kidding about my age until it got downright nasty. Then it became a focal point to get rid of me when I complained about it. There is a lot more to the story, but let it suffice to say that being forced out solely because of my age was a real blow. This began two of the longest years of my life. I found Scott Blankenship after my former employer’s mother in law suggested I retain him. She had just won a suit against a former employer on similar grounds using Scott. I know this is getting a little complicated, but it points out how bad an employer can be when even his own family says to sue him. Scott and his staff teamed up and were unwavering in their assault. The opposition tried to drag in every phony witness they could muster, filed a counter suit and Scott picked them all apart in court like a skilled surgeon. He flushed out the liars and until finally they had no more falsehoods they could manufacture. Let me tell you there were some dark days in this lawsuit. The business community in our area got wind of it, and I had trouble finding work. But Scott never wavered; he fought as hard the last day as he did the first. We settled after more man hours then you can imagine. Scott’s firm, his close association with the EEOC, his reputation in the legal community with the judges and other attorneys assured our victory. You feel like you’re working with some very high test legal firm as depicted on TV. Actually you are working with an experienced, competent, and talented firm, absolutely the best. If you have any doubts, check his website for all the cases he has won and settlements he has received. A satisfied client.

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Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Termination

Grateful for the team at Blankenship

I was taken on as a client for a wrongful termination and discrimination case. Everyone I worked with at the firm really cared about my case and seeking justice. All were friendly and kind. I have never worked with lawyers or had litigated ever, so I was really green to how things operate. My feedbac...k for future clients and or firm is to provide a breakdown of billable hours throughout the case. I didn’t even get a breakdown once it ended, only told the total amount in mediation. My case lasted 3.5 years and had I been aware of what their billable hours were building too, I wouldn’t have been as shocked with what I got from my settlement once their fees were taken out. I was also shocked that it wasn’t until mediation day that my team discovered the opposing sides business insurance total payout amounts. It limited what we were ultimately allowed to settle for, as opposing would not go beyond the cap allowed. Greatly reducing what the original offer started at and what my team felt my case was truly worth. So if there is a way for the firm to look into that in the early days, it could help determine how long the case should go on for, knowing the billable hours will always surpass the 40% fee agreement. Overall, I am pleased with the team and everyone who fought hard for me. Just a little shocked at the breakdown of everything in the end.

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Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

Stephen Teller

Wrongful termination lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Scott drafting legislation to improve workers' rights in Washington. He is clear, articulate, and organized. He is also easy to get along with when he's on your team, but I hear he's tough on the other side!"

Peter Brown

Civil rights lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure to work with Scott as co-counsel in the race discrimination trial of Zhang v. American Gem Seafoods. The jury returned a verdict of $3,100,000.00, which is one of the highest awards ever returned for this type of case. Scott fought for this client serving as appellate and lead counsel all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court. He ultimately obtained a final recovery of close to $4,000,000.00. This exceptional outcome is a testament to Scott’s high standards of trial preparation, tenaciousness in court, and skill as an appellate lawyer. I have no hesitation in recommending Scott to any potential client. Peter M. Brown, Dawson-Brown ps"

Steven Dickinson

Discrimination lawyer | Jun 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When our clients need an employment discrimination attorney, we refer them over to Scott. Need I say more?"

Mary Mann

Litigation lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott Blankenship is a talented lawyer I have seen in many legal settings, and have observed and worked with in trial. He is excellent. "

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Experience

Rating: 10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2024

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2024

Best in the NW, The Seattle Times

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2022

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2020

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2014

2014 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2013

2013 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

2012 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers (Formerly ATLA)

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2011

2011 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Top 100 Trial Lawyers (ATLA), American Trial Lawyers Association

2010

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2010

2010 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2010

Top Attorneys In Employment And Labor, Super Lawyers Magazine, National Corporate Counsel Edition

2009

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2009

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Top Attorneys In Employment And Labor, Super Lawyers Magazine, National Corporate Counsel Edition

2009

Featured Attorney in September 2009 Bar Bulletin, King County Bar Association

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

Avvo Top Employment/Labor Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Workplace Warrior: Top 5 Cases -- Employee Rights 1985-2005, National Employment Lawyer Associaton

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

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AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

1994 - Present

Managing Shareholder, The Blankenship Law Firm, PLLC

1993 - 1994

Partner, Blankenship, Gillette, and Rogowski

1991 - 1993

Associate, Gaitan & Cusack

1988 - 1988

Clerk/Intern, U.S. Senate Judiciary Commitee

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Associations

2002 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

Eagle Member

2000 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Attorney Member

King County Bar Association

Member

Washington State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Member

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

Member

Alaska State Bar Association

Member

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Sample of Legal Cases

Miranda v. Alaska Longline, LLC

$1.85 Million Settlement

Anel v. CHI

$2.5 Million Settlement

EEOC, Lam and Rios v. Fry's Electronics

$2.4 million including $100,000 in sanctions and 2.3 million dollars settlement after arbitraion

Li et. al. v. Washington State University et. al.

$650,000 Settlement with non-monetary relief, consent decree and posting

Lindell v. City of Mercer Island et. al.

$1,000,000 + $90,560 for Public Records Act Violation Under Washington Law

EEOC et .all v. Mason County Forest Products

$900,000

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) v. Lowe's HIW, Inc.

$1.72 Million Settlement with EEOC Consent Decree

Zhang v. American Gem Seafoods

$3,963,033

Sharma v. City of Vancouver, et al.

$1,650,000

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Education

1991

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1987

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Speaking Engagements

2013

WSAJ CLE Employment Deskbook

Remedies In Employment Cases

2010

Washington Employment Lawyers Association CLE

Lecturer: Avoiding Dismissal After Iqbal

2010

A Perspective From Counsel for the Employee

Ethical Considertions In Workplace Investigations

2007

National Employment Lawyers Association, Annual Convention

Lecturer: National Origin Discrimination

2003

Washington State Trial Lawyers Employment Law Seminar

Lecturer: Strategies for Prosecuting Disability Cases Under State and Federal Law

2002

Damages: Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, Eagle Only Seminar

Lecturer: Proving Punitive Damages

2001

Plaintiff's Employment Litigation For The New Millennium: Washington Employment Lawyers Association

Lecturer: Persuading a Jury to Award Substantial Damages

2000

Washington State Trial Lawyers Employment Law Seminar

Lecturer: Substance & Subtlety: New Law and Effective Tactics for Plaintiff's Employment Lawyers

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Publications

2013

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association Employment Law Deskbook Remedies

2009

American Association for Justice (AAJ) Employment Rights Quarterly Ashcroft v. Iqbal's Limited Application to Employment Discrimination Cases

2009

Trial News, Washington State Association for Justice The Power of Punitive Damages in Employment Discrimination and Retaliation Cases

2009

Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) Employment Deskbook Remedies for Employment Discrimination

2007

National Employment Lawyers Association Section 1981: The Most Powerful Law for Prosecuting National Origin Discrimination

2005

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers Class Actions: Justice in Action

2004

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers Federal Jury Awards Punitive Damages in Racial Discrimination Suit

2004

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers U.S. Supreme Court Refuses to Review Race Discrimination Verdict Awarded to Chinese American

2003

Washington State Trial Lawyers Employment Law Seminar Strategies for Prosecuting Disability Cases Under State and Federal Law

2002

Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers Employee Stock Compensation is Wages: Attorney's Fees Available for Recovery Under Washington Wage Law

2002

CLE for Eagle Members of Washington State Trial Lawyers Damages in Employment Cases

1990

Tulane Environmental Law Journal Unveiled: Corporate Officer, Parent and Successor Liability Under CERCLA

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Languages

Spanish

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