Atty. Scott H. Carr
Scott H. Carr is an esteemed trial lawyer renowned for his exceptional legal representation in diverse areas such as business litigation, legal malpractice, personal injury, products liability, and employment litigation.
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Scott H. Carr is a Partner based in El Segundo, California, practicing at Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1991). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. Honors, 1991) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A. Political, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in El Segundo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott H. Carr is an esteemed trial lawyer renowned for his exceptional legal representation in diverse areas such as business litigation, legal malpractice, personal injury, products liability, and employment litigation
- His unwavering commitment to competence and ethics has earned him Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating, a testament to his dedication to providing top-notch legal services
- Repeatedly acknowledged by his peers as one of California's pre-eminent attorneys, Scott was honored with the prestigious title of Consumer Attorney of the Year for the State of California in 2016
- A standout accomplishment in Scott's career includes his role as one of the lead attorneys representing Sportscaster and Entertainer Erin Andrews in her landmark case against the Nashville Marriott hotel, resulting in a groundbreaking $55 million verdict
- His efforts have played a vital role in enhancing privacy, security, and safety standards for hotel guests worldwide
- Scott's exceptional track record includes numerous noteworthy cases, such as obtaining $11.9 million in a wrongful termination case involving a violation of public policy and securing $10.4 million in a business fraud action related to the sale of a business
- Additionally, he achieved $5.25 million in a Product Liability action for a defective swimming pool, $4.5 million in a collision at Los Angeles Airport involving a police vehicle and an airline tug, and $2 million in confidential settlements for cases involving corporate and stock transfer agent misconduct
- Throughout his career, Scott has been instrumental in securing verdicts and confidential settlements in legal malpractice and personal injury cases, collectively exceeding $250 million
- He played a pivotal role in resolving a $2.25 million case involving an automobile collision resulting in the death of a comedian, a $3 million industrial accident case due to brake failure on a loader, a $2.4 million product liability action concerning a household appliance's ignition of flammable vapors, and a $3 million tire tread separation case
- Notably, he also secured $9 million in a Highway Design case against the State of California
- Scott's notable achievements at trial include the Andrews v
- Marriott case with a $55 million verdict, the McLaughlin v
- CLP Mountain High case with a $22 million gross verdict in a ski accident case, and the Ebrahimi v
- American Express Bank, Int. case with a $3.2 million verdict alongside punitive damages in a wrongful termination action
- Recognized for his outstanding legal prowess, Scott has been named a Super Lawyer by Law & Politics' Southern California Super Lawyers multiple times from 2005 to 2023, which features the top five percent of established Los Angeles and Orange County attorneys
- He was also honored as one of the Top 100 Lawyers in California by the same publication in 2018 and has consistently been included in the list of Best Lawyers in America from 2010 to 2023
- Beyond his professional achievements, Scott actively contributes to the community through various civic and charitable endeavors
- He serves on the Board of Governors for the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and the Board of Directors of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Foundation
- Additionally, Scott has mentored college students through his involvement with the Sigma Phi Epsilon Alumni Board for the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he now holds the esteemed position of President
- Scott H. Carr's commitment to excellence, compassion, and dedication to justice continues to earn him the highest accolades from both the legal community and those he serves
- As a trusted advocate for his clients and an active community leader, Scott leaves an indelible mark in the legal profession and beyond
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Scott H. Carr is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
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.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 El Segundo 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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