Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship

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Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship

also known as Scott C. G. Blankenship, Scott Blankenship

4.5
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 34 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury ... +2 more

1000 2nd Ave, Suite 3250, Seattle, WA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Scott

Biography

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Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Discrimination 50%

50%
Employment and Labor 20%

20%
Personal Injury 20%

20%
Class Action 5%

5%
Medical Malpractice 5%

5%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023
Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

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

Location

The Blankenship Law Firm, PLLC

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

blankenshiplawfirm.com/

Online Presence

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Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.5 /5.0

43 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 23 reviews | Employment & Labor

Posted by anonymous | September 17, 2012

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.

Posted by Ka | September 10, 2012

Excellent representation

My name is Ka Lam; I was a victim of retaliation by my former employer. I was a young man when this happened, barely into my mid 20’s. I knew what happened, but I was never sure I could convince others. I wanted my story to be heard, I wanted justice, I wanted for nobody to go through what I did. ... I started my process with the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. After a while my case was making progress; however it was moving at a much slower pace than I wished. It had become a growing source of stress for me. In early 2010, I decided to start looking for outside representation to supplement the EEOC’s effort. I wanted someone that would believe me. I had a list of attorneys who I contacted but few spent the time to meet with me and listen to my story the way Scott did, let alone the fact that Scott explained to me in honesty how the legal arena works. I did not come to my decision to sign with The Blankenship Law Firm lightly but Scott and his team gave me the best impression and highest comfort level. The Blankenship Law Firm stands head and shoulders above other firms. During my arduous and hard fought battle, I was stressed and uneasy. Scott and his team gave me comfort and reassured me everything would be OK and that they were in my corner. That comfort and reassurance was invaluable to me. Today, nearing the conclusion of my case, I am ready to close this chapter of my life with my head held high, my dignity restored; I am in debt to Scott and his team. I want to tell you that Scott and The Blankenship Law Firm will forever be more than my attorneys… they are also my friends. You will be doing yourself a disservice by not having Scott and his team represent you.

Posted by anonymous | May 05, 2011

Scott Blankenship and The Blankenship Law Firm Are Angels and Heroes

Workplace harassment, retaliation, fear, intimidation, and daunting words can change a career from a dream to a living nightmare. I reached out to Scott Blankenship and to my elation, I felt a weight lifted and for the first time in years I found hope. With Scott’s support and hard work, my anxiety... and nightmares began to fade. Scott and his firm were there for me, day or night, weekends, holidays, sometimes more than what anyone would consider realistic. Scott’s strategy, skill, knowledge and power finally provided me with closure. Scott not only brought me the satisfaction of knowing my former employer was legally held responsible and forced to recognize the wrongs of their actions; he also brought about a generous settlement that changed my life and the lives of my family in ways that words cannot explain. Scott and his staff have been angels to me, to my family. I highly recommend Scott and The Blankenship Law Firm without hesitation to anyone who needs legal support that goes well beyond having just legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009

A True Legal Warrior...

Scott Blankenship: Tenacious, focused, a true legal warrior. He helped re-establish my integrity as a Police Officer following the unlawful termination of my unblemished law enforcement career with the Vancouver (WA) Police Department. His expertise & willingness to take the fight to the end ...caused the City of Vancouver to pay the largest single employment discrimination settlement in the NW (according to Jury Verdicts Northwest), $1,650,000. His team also returned my credentials as a “Retired” police officer “In Good Standing”. As a result citizens from SW Washington, Portland, OR, & PoliceOfficers with the Fraternal Order of Police have begun writing to the US Dept of Justice & the FBI to investigate the corrupt practices within the City Attorney’s office, the Office of the Chief of Police, and the Vancouver City Manager. I would recommend Scott and his team, at any time, for any fight. Scott has once again garnered a reputation for taking on the Right Fight…& winning!

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009

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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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."

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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!"

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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"

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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?"

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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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Stephen Teller

Employment and labor lawyer

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Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

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Mary Mann

Employment and labor lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2023

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

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

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2015

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

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2013

2013 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America

2012

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

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

2012 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2011

2011 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2011

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

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

2010

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

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

Avvo Top Employment/Labor Lawyer, Washington CEO Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2008

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

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2007

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

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2006

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2005

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2005

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

2005

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2004

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2004

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2003

Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2003

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2002

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2002

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2001

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2001

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2000

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2000

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

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

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

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

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

Speaking Engagements

2013

WSAJ CLE Employment Deskbook

Remedies In Employment Cases

2010

A Perspective From Counsel for the Employee

Ethical Considertions In Workplace Investigations

2010

Washington Employment Lawyers Association CLE

Lecturer: Avoiding Dismissal After Iqbal

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

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

Languages

Spanish

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