Atty. Scott H Z Sumner
In addition to my law practice, I am a husband and family man, an avid cyclist (both mountain-biking and road cycling), a runner and a musician.... Read Full Bio
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Scott H Z Sumner is a Principal based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Sumner Law. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and Oregon (Inactive) (1996). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 1991) and University of California (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Contra Costa County and American. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- In addition to my law practice, I am a husband and family man, an avid cyclist (both mountain-biking and road cycling), a runner and a musician
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Scott H Z Sumner is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Scott H Z Sumner 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.
Scott H Z Sumner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Scott H Z Sumner is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →
Scott H Z Sumner is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
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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 Walnut Creek 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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