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 18 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 31 - 35 of 35 reviews | Case Results

Posted by anonymous | December 05, 2008

Client Review

Scott Blankenship and his firm changed my life. I had tried to fight a criminal case alone for 2 years, entrusting my faith that evidence alone would bring justice. When I realized I couldn't win this fight without a legal advocate, I contacted Scott to pursue the case civilly. During the deposition... process, the defendants lawyers competed with a vulture-like hunger to rip me apart and further victimize a victim. But having Scott to back me, it felt like I had had a lion in the room protecting me. Scott Blankenship has an incredible ability as a lawyer beyond what can be taught at any school or even through experience; he understands the plight of a victim. During the most rigorous and emotional steps of the process, he and his staff made me feel at great ease with their sincerity in my triumph over this. Not only did we prevail civilly, but Scott greatly expedited my criminal case as well. I feel redeemed and I extend the entire Blankenship firm my deepest gratitude.

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Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008

Recommended!

Hard-working. When I think of Scott that is the first adjective that comes to mind. He is on your side and you know it. He is also fair, honest and tenacious. He's a good lawyer AND he's a good person. I appreciated how he handled our case. Even though we didn't prevail in our difficult lawsuit I wou...ld retain him again.

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Posted by anonymous | March 07, 2026 | Hired Attorney

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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Posted by anonymous | January 13, 2013

Super Lawyer

HEAVEN SENT When I first met with Scott Blankenship and his team, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted off my shoulders.For the first time, I truly felt like everything was going to be okay. Finding an attorney is a stressful and mentally draining reality. When I began my search, I didn't kn...ow exactly where to start. I sent numerous letters to several attorneys around the area, and after several weeks went by with no responses, I started losing all hope that I would ever see justice done. Just when I had almost given up, I foundThe Blankenship Law Firm online, and began reading about the firm and attorney Scott Blankenship in particular. I learned that Scott has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” every year from 2003-2012, was included in "The Best Lawyers in America" for 2012 by Best Lawyers, and was named a Top Lawyer by SeattleMetropolitan Magazinein both 2010 and 2011. Most importantly, when I read that Scott is committed to achieving justice for his clients, and believes that no person, government, or corporate entity is beyond the reach of the law, I knew that I had found an attorney who would vigorously represent me and help right the wrongs I had suffered. After countless hours of preparing,gathering information, getting witnesses together,phone calls,emailing back and forth, and several trips to Seattle, The Blankenship Law Firm and I received justice. I could not have asked for a better team to represent me. I can honestly say that I have gained new friends for life. Scott Blankenship and his law firm are truly angels from above.

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Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2016

Blankenship Fee Agreement operates to the lawyers advantage and clients Disadvantage

Read this before signing a fee agreement with the Blankenship law firm. I am not the first fee dispute, records show that in 2014 Judge Richard Jones decreased Mr. Blankenship's fee petition by 1 million dollars. (The case, Conti v. Corporate Services Group, Inc. 30 F. Supp3d 1051 W.D. Wa. 2014) If... you sign the Blankenship fee agreement you will allow him to take most or all of your settlement. Your pain and suffering and job loss will be drawn out for years. My case was never filed for an entire year and I was never told this. Yet, many time keepers worked on the case around the clock, as many as 6-8 time keepers on the case, I had a full office on this case but nothing was filed. In three years as a client, I NEVER ONCE received a real itemized bill showing what the attorneys were actually billing. I had no clue I would be paying $500/hour for Mr. Blankenship to eat lunch and for all of their lunches, dinners and uber as a client. Who knew that bills could be padded with no documentation that matched up. Once a settlement was decided, amazingly the bills for Mr. Blankenship closely matched the amount. Although, I as a client informed him I was not happy with that, I was pressured and told that Mr. Blankenship would drop me as a client and sue me if I refused to sign. Mr. Blankenship then told my husband that we were greedy if we did not allow Mr. Blankenship to take 84% of the settlement and the only way he would negotiate his billing records would be for us to sign the agreement. Deadlines and pressure after 3 years when he could not even file the case in a year. Consumers are the best judges! If you sign up to give Mr. Blankenship well over 84% of your settlement and Mr. Blankenship and a judge may think that this is fair YOU are the consumer to judge fairness. We are a free country to decide so other consumers may not want to make this mistake of signing up with the Blankenship firm. Mr. Blankenship will not negotiate or try to make you happy as a client, he will threaten you with legal action to remove your reviews so that no one knows what the Blankenship fee agreement really is about, but I want the public to know. I only wish I saw this information long ago to make a better decision for me and my family. Mr. Blankenship will also post confidential cases to reviews that are sealed, not keeping to professionalism or confidentiality as an attorney to the case and client.

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Replied last July 07, 2016

While we respect and appreciate candid feedback and always seek to learn from it, this client actually brought these accusations to court in the first-ever fee dispute I have had in over 24 years in practice. The U.S. District Court ruled in addressing this dispute that I, Scott Blankenship, “achieved an excellent result for [this client] despite the difficulties that this case presented.” In fact, this former client received the upper end of what she authorized for her settlement after fees and costs were deducted from her recovery. Regarding accusations that I acted in any way that was improper or unfair to this client, the U.S. District Court ruled, “nothing of the sort occurred here.” Regarding any claim that I did not diligently prosecute her case, the federal judge recognized, there “is no evidence in support of this accusation.” As to the reference to the Conti case, it is not a client fee dispute relating to a reduction of fees, and the federal judge added “[this former client] fails to establish any relevant similarities.” In that case, I convinced 12 jurors to find for the plaintiff, Mr. Conti in a hotly disputed race discrimination case. In short, the federal judge reviewed all of the evidence and ruled her accusations were “uniformly extreme and patently unfounded, which reflects poorly on the accusers—attorneys who, quite frankly should know better.” The same is true regarding this review it is both extreme and patently unfounded. We continue to have empathy for this former client and her many struggles. We will continue to get excellent results for our clients and regret that we must respond to this review. The Order Granting Motion to Enforce the Fee Agreement was signed by Judge Coughenour on March 31, 2016 in case number C13-0860 and is filed with the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington.

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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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