Atty. Scott A. Blakeley
Scott Blakeley is a skilled litigator who has earned an outstanding reputation within the healthcare community for consistently achieving impressive results. As a WSHB partner based in Southern California, Scott focuses his practice on representing healthcare practitioners and groups, health maintenance organizations, and healthcare facilities, as well as government entities and agencies.
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About Scott A. Blakeley at a glance
Scott A. Blakeley is a Partner based in Glendale, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2007). Educated at Southwestern Law School (J.D., 2007) and Cleveland State University (B.A., 2004). Serands clients in Glendale, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Blakeley is a skilled litigator who has earned an outstanding reputation within the healthcare community for consistently achieving impressive results
- As a WSHB partner based in Southern California, Scott focuses his practice on representing healthcare practitioners and groups, health maintenance organizations, and healthcare facilities, as well as government entities and agencies
- Scott specializes in handling professional and general liability cases involving medical malpractice, elder and dependent neglect, patient rights violations, managed care liability, civil rights violations and ADA claims, and all facets of complex tort and casualty claims
- With almost 20-years of experience and an impressive track record as lead counsel in nearly 500 high-stakes Superior Court and binding arbitration lawsuits, Scott has demonstrated unwavering dedication for seeking justice for his clients
- His determination, strategic approach, and meticulous nature have time and again secured favorable outcomes
- Scott brings to each matter a personal appreciation for the healthcare professionals who serve our community, and an in-depth understanding of the legal issues and nuance representing clients faced with critical demands
- His depth of knowledge coupled with his litigation skill set make him uniquely equipped to achieve consistent results
- Scott is a proud native of Cleveland, Ohio
- After graduating from Cleveland State University with a focus in his studies on bioethics, he made Southern California his home in 2004, where he went on to attend Southwestern Law School in Los Angeles
- Scott spent a decade as a shareholder in a storied state-wide medical malpractice defense firm before joining WSHB
- When he's not advocating for his clients, Scott channels his competitive spirit into cheering for his beloved Cleveland sports teams
- Newsroom News •Leading Medical Malpractice Attorneys Join WSHB, Reflecting Firm's Growth and Expanding Practice Group Firm News, 7.11.24 In the News •Leading Medical Malpractice Attorneys Join WSHB, Reflecting Firm's Growth and Expanding Practice Group
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Scott A. Blakeley's Areas of Practice
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Scott A. Blakeley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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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 Glendale 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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