Atty. Scott M. Bennett

Atty. Scott M. Bennett

Scott Bennett works with business owners and shareholders, executive management, and business partners to provide legal expertise in construction law, and business and commercial litigation. Scott's construction law practice focuses on bringing effective and efficient resolution to matters including claims, disputes, and collections.

San Diego San Diego 6 yrs experience 6 year
Call (858) 221-6207 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Scott M. Bennett at a glance

Scott M. Bennett is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. They have 6+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2020. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, construction, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2020) and United States District Court for the Southern District of California (2021). Educated at Nottingham Law School (J.D., 2014). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Bennett works with business owners and shareholders, executive management, and business partners to provide legal expertise in construction law, and business and commercial litigation
  • Scott's construction law practice focuses on bringing effective and efficient resolution to matters including claims, disputes, and collections
  • Clients include general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and general businesses
  • A tenacious litigator and negotiator, Scott's unwavering desire to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients is exemplary
  • He has a natural flair for strategy and is well attuned to implementing this effectively
  • Decisive and responsive, Scott is thorough in his preparation and confidently attacks issues with forethought and vigor
  • Above all else, Scott offers prudent business advice and pragmatic solutions to ensure clients are able to make informed decisions

Practice Areas Explained

Scott M. Bennett's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Scott M. Bennett is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott M. Bennett is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Scott M. Bennett is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Scott M. Bennett is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Scott M. Bennett is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

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 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 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.

Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in San Diego or all attorneys in California.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott M. Bennett

Where is Scott M. Bennett's law office located?
Scott M. Bennett's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Finch, Thornton & Baird, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott M. Bennett handle?
Scott M. Bennett focuses on contracts, business, construction, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott M. Bennett practiced law?
Scott M. Bennett has 6+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2020.
Where did Scott M. Bennett go to law school?
Scott M. Bennett earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Scott M. Bennett for a consultation?
You can contact Scott M. Bennett directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Nottingham Law School
- 2014

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2020
United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Admitted: 2021

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.