Atty. Scott Duffield Thompson

Atty. Scott Duffield Thompson

Scott Duffield Thompson is a lawyer practicing benefits and compensation, corporate governance, public company representation and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Duffield Thompson at a glance

Scott Duffield Thompson is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Latham And Watkins Llp. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and California (2008). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2001) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Duffield Thompson is a lawyer practicing benefits and compensation, corporate governance, public company representation and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1995, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Scott practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Duffield Thompson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Duffield Thompson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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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 San Francisco 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Duffield Thompson

Where is Scott Duffield Thompson's law office located?
Scott Duffield Thompson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Latham And Watkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Duffield Thompson handle?
Scott Duffield Thompson focuses on employment, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Duffield Thompson practiced law?
Scott Duffield Thompson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Scott Duffield Thompson go to law school?
Scott Duffield Thompson earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Scott Duffield Thompson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 2001
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
California
Admitted: 2008

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