Atty. Scott Cummins
Scott Cummins is of counsel to Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP, a California law firm. He is an experienced product liability and insurance bad faith coverage lawyer who has handled several multi-million dollar cases against aircraft and product manufacturers and insurance companies.
Aviation Law Attorney · Serving San Diego, CA
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About Scott Cummins at a Glance
Scott Cummins is a aviation attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at Casey Gerry Blatt Francavilla LLP – Trial Lawyers. Educated at Loyola Marymount University (JD cum laude, 1974) and University of Southern California (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Aviation Law (2026). Serves clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Cummins
- Scott Cummins is of counsel to Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP, a California law firm
- He is an experienced product liability and insurance bad faith coverage lawyer who has handled several multi-million dollar cases against aircraft and product manufacturers and insurance companies
- He successfully sued the manufacturer of a water brake cylinder (a device which stops the ram used to launch aircraft on aircraft carriers) which had seen twenty years of service on the U.S
- Carrier Midway before it failed, causing the death of our client, an F-4 Phantom jet pilot
- In another matter, passengers in a plane that crashed near the Grand Canyon sued an aircraft engine maintenance facility and after a month-long trial received a $9 million verdict, which was upheld on appeal
- In an insurance case, a large insurance disability claim involved the loss of a medical license arising out of alleged criminal conduct at the same time a disability claim was presented
- The federal court upheld our client's claim to a $15,000/month disability insurance payment and a settlement followed
- Scott is the recipient of many accolades including being named one of the Best Lawyers in America in Aviation
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Scott Cummins's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Cummins handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Diego.
Aviation Law in San Diego
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in San Diego
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 San Diego 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.
San Diego Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a San Diego-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 San Diego Choose Scott Cummins
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 Scott Cummins's practice in the field of aviation.
Focused Aviation Practice
Concentrating on aviation means Scott Cummins's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in San Diego
A San Diego-based practice means Scott Cummins 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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