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Atty. Scott D. Bertzyk

Atty. Scott D. Bertzyk

Scott D. Bertzyk focuses his practice on commercial civil litigation, with particular experience in litigation involving probate and family trust issues, real estate and real estate financing, business torts, accounting disputes, and public pension and other public employee benefits class actions.

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About Scott D. Bertzyk at a glance

Scott D. Bertzyk is a Shareholder based in Los Angeles, California, practforg at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Educated at University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire (B.B.A. Accounting, 1981) and The University of Texas School of Law J.D. 1984 Order of the Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, American Bar Association •Member, State Bar of California •Member, State Bar of Nevada •Mr and Bertzyk has assumed a wide variety of pro bono representations, including representation of PanCAN (the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) •Former Adjunct Professor, Appellate Advocacy, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles. Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Scott D. Bertzyk focuses his practice on commercial civil litigation, with particular experience in litigation involving probate and family trust issues, real estate and real estate financing, business torts, accounting disputes, and public pension and other public employee benefits class actions
  • He has substantial trial and appellate experience, both in federal (including bankruptcy) and state courts
  • Over his career, Scott has served a wide variety of clients, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to private businesses, to public entities, to developers, family trusts, executors, trustees and trust beneficiaries
  • He also has taught both trial skills and appellate advocacy
  • Concentrations •Probate/Family Trusts/Fiduciary Duty •Real Estate & Real Estate Financing •Business Torts •Public Pension and Public Employee Benefits •Appellate Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, 2023-2026 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006-2014, 2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, 2013 •Member, Winning Team, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers 'Law Firm of the Year' in Bankruptcy & Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency & Reorganization Law and Litigation - Bankruptcy, 2013 •Recipient, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Alumni Distinguished Achievement Award, 2011 •Team Member, a Law360 “Appellate Practice Group of the Year,” 2010 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Scott D. Bertzyk's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Scott D. Bertzyk go to law school?
Scott D. Bertzyk earned their education at (B.B.A. Accounting, 1981); (—).
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Scott D. Bertzyk's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.B.A. Accounting
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
- 1981
The University of Texas School of Law J.D. 1984 Order of the Coif
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Awards

AV Preeminent

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