Atty. Jeff E. Scott

Atty. Jeff E. Scott

Jeff E. Scott handles sophisticated litigation matters and has served as lead trial counsel for clients in many cases tried before judges, juries and arbitrators.

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Profile Summary

About Jeff E. Scott at a glance

Jeff E. Scott is a business, ip, litigation, and entertainment attorney based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Greenberg Traurig. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1986) and Wesleyan University (BA, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jeff E. Scott handles sophisticated litigation matters and has served as lead trial counsel for clients in many cases tried before judges, juries and arbitrators
  • Jeff is the co-managing shareholder of the Los Angeles office and is Co-Chair of the firm's Class Action Group

Practice Areas Explained

Jeff E. Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jeff E. Scott 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.

Jeff E. Scott is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jeff E. Scott is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Jeff E. Scott is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

Jeff E. Scott is one of 41,102 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment 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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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 Jeff E. Scott

Where is Jeff E. Scott's law office located?
Jeff E. Scott's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jeff E. Scott handle?
Jeff E. Scott focuses on business, ip, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did Jeff E. Scott go to law school?
Jeff E. Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA, 1983).
How can I contact Jeff E. Scott for a consultation?
You can contact Jeff E. Scott 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 Jeff E. Scott received?
Jeff E. Scott's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 1986
BA
Wesleyan University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Los Angeles Business Journal, "Who's Who in L.A. Law," 2007
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006, 2010-2014
- 2026

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California

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