Thomas Scott

Experience

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  Kent Hanszen & Associates

  Jul 1998 - Oct 2001

  Attorney associate

  Trial attorney focused on commercial litigation, insurance coverage, deceptive trade practices, public utilities, construction bonds, manufactured homes, personal injury and automobile collision litigation. Solely responsible for handling of client matters from initial client contact until a final settlement or a judgment is collected.

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  Spain Hastings & Ward

  Oct 2001 - Jan 2007

  Partner

  Trial team leader responsible for serious toxic tort docket, commercial and business litigation and insurance defense. Coordinate, direct and oversee litigation planning, strategy and implementation as well as provide guidance to staff and associates. Participate in management of the firm as a non-equity shareholder.

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  Basham & Scott, LLC

  Aug 2006 - now

  Member

  Seventeen year attorney with record of success and focus in civil litigation. Multiple first and second chair trial experience; management of serious toxic tort litigation dockets as well as commercial dockets; a skilled negotiator; and able to develop and implement strategic planning, budgeting, research and writing, and develop, manage and mentor trial teams.● Legal Skills: Professionalism, experience and ability in representing clients from initial contact through litigation and trial or settlement; handle all aspects of litigation for commercial claims, subrogation, toxic torts, personal injury and deceptive trade practice claims, among others. Effectively develop, prepare, present and negotiate matters to obtain practical solutions, favorable results and client satisfaction.● Communication: Excellent communicator with award-winning oral and written presentation and negotiation skills. Ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, clients, and staff at all levels. Show less