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Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship
also known as Scott C. G. Blankenship, Scott Blankenship
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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
5
Practice Areas
Discrimination
50%
Employment and Labor
20%
Personal Injury
20%
Class Action
5%
Fees and Rates
Awards
2023
Licenses
Licensed in Alaska for 17 years
State: Alaska
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 20 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 33 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Posted by anonymous | October 21, 2019 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Does not listen
After contacting, sending several emails with great detail, and even going over the case on the phone, it was clear that they were not listening. I was contacted by an intern (or similar employee) who was eating and only half listening during the phone call and clearly talking to someone else while o...
Posted by anonymous | July 07, 2016 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
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...
Scott Blankenship
Replied last July 07, 2016While 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.
Scott Crispin Greco Blankenship's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"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!"
"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"
"When our clients need an employment discrimination attorney, we refer them over to Scott. Need I say more?"
"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. "
Stephen Teller
Employment and labor lawyer
Charles Moure
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Peter Brown
Lawsuits and disputes lawyer
Mary Mann
Employment and labor lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Best in the NW, The Seattle Times
2024
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2024
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2023
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyers, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
2014 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
2013 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers
2012
2012 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyer, The National Trial Lawyers (Formerly ATLA)
2012
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
2011
2011 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2011
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2010
2010 Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics 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
2009
Featured Attorney in September 2009 Bar Bulletin, King County Bar Association
2009
Top Attorneys In Employment And Labor, Super Lawyers Magazine, National Corporate Counsel Edition
2009
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2009
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
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)
2007
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
2007
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2005
Workplace Warrior: Top 5 Cases -- Employee Rights 1985-2005, National Employment Lawyer Associaton
2005
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2004
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2003
Super Lawyer, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2002
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2001
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2000
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
N/A
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 AssociationEagle Member
2000 - Present
Washington Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney 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
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
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
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