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.
