Atty. Peter Scott
Peter Scott's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate level in both federal and state courts. Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Peter was a litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP.
Litigation Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 20+ Years Experience
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About Peter Scott at a Glance
Peter Scott is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Early Sullivan Wright Gizer Mcrae Llp. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California (2006) and Hawaii (2013). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School J.D. (—) and University of Minnesota L S, Minneapolis MN Cornell University, Ithaca NY (—). Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter Scott
- Peter Scott's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation at the trial and appellate level in both federal and state courts
- Prior to joining Greenberg Traurig, Peter was a litigation associate in the Los Angeles office of Christensen, Glaser, Fink, Jacobs, Weil & Shapiro, LLP. Significant Representations · Defense of major Hollywood talent agency in age discrimination class action brought by television writers against numerous major television networks, television studios and talent agencies. · Defense of world's largest title insurance company in Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act class action. · Representation of major gaming company in declaratory relief and insurance bad faith action relating to property and business interruption insurance claims arising out of Hurricane Katrina
- Professional & Community Involvement · Member, American Bar Association
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Peter Scott's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Scott handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Peter Scott
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter Scott's practice in the field of litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter Scott brings 20+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California U.S. District Court for the Central District of California and Hawaii, Peter Scott can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Litigation Practice
Concentrating on litigation means Peter Scott's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Peter Scott attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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