Atty. Scott S. Thomas

Atty. Scott S. Thomas

Scott S. Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, business litigation.

Irvine Irvine 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott S. Thomas at a glance

Scott S. Thomas is an Attorney based in Irvine, California, practicing at Payne And Fears Llp. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1982), Idaho (2000), Nevada (2001), and Arizona (2014). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1982) and Brigham Young University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County (Chairman, Insurance Law Section, 1989-1990) and American Bar Associations State Bar of California Nevada State Bar. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Scott S. Thomas is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, business litigation
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Scott practices at Payne & Fears LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott S. Thomas's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott S. Thomas handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Scott S. Thomas is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Scott S. Thomas is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Scott S. Thomas is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Irvine are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott S. Thomas

Where is Scott S. Thomas's law office located?
Scott S. Thomas's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Payne And Fears Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott S. Thomas handle?
Scott S. Thomas focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott S. Thomas practiced law?
Scott S. Thomas has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Scott S. Thomas go to law school?
Scott S. Thomas earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Scott S. Thomas for a consultation?
You can contact Scott S. Thomas directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Scott S. Thomas received?
Scott S. Thomas's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1982
B.A.
Brigham Young University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
Idaho
Admitted: 2000
Nevada
Admitted: 2001
Arizona
Admitted: 2014

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