Jeff E. Scott

Jeff E. Scott

General Counsel·Greenberg Traurig, LLP

Los Angeles, CA

Profile snapshot

2 reviews
5.0

2 reviews

Since 1986
40 yrs

Since 1986

Bar admission
1

Bar admission

By appointment
In office

By appointment

Jeff E. Scott at a glance

Verified credentials for Jeff E. Scott sourced from Greenberg Traurig, LLP.

Initial consultation
Free
Firm founded
1967

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Jeff E. Scott represents clients in Los Angeles, California across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Jeff E. Scott

As General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, Jeff E. Scott leads the firm’s legal risk management and professional responsibility initiatives. Jeff advises firm leadership and its attorneys on governance, ethics, and risk strategy/mitigation. He plays a key role in shaping policies that support the firm’s operations, client relationships, and responsible use of AI and machine learning technologies.

Prior to taking on the General Counsel role, Jeff served as a co-chair of the Firm’s global litigation practice group. As a litigator, Jeff earned numerous accolades, including “Litigation Attorney of the Year” by the Los Angeles Business Journal and recognition as a “go-to” trial lawyer for major motion picture studios and gaming companies. His work has also received recognitions in, among other publications, The Legal 500 United States, Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Litigators in America, Best Lawyers in America, The Hollywood Reporter’s “Top 100 Power Lawyers,” Variety’s “Legal Impact Report,” and the BTI Client Service All-Stars.

Concentrations

•Class action and unfair competition defense
•Entertainment and intellectual property litigation
•Complex commercial litigation
•Partnership and corporate disputes
•Real estate litigation
•Alternative dispute resolution

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Accolades

•Named, BTI Client Service All-Stars Report, 'Client Service All-Star,' 2020, 2023, 2024
•Listed, Benchmark Litigation
•'California Litigation Star,' 2023-2025
•'Local Litigation Star,' 2022-2024
•Listed, The Best Lawyers in America
•Commercial Litigation, 2010-2026
•Litigation-Intellectual Property, 2011-2026
•Entertainment Law - Motion Pictures and Television, 2025-2026
•Listed, The Legal 500 United States
•Dispute Resolution - General Commercial Disputes, 2015-2016, 2019-2024
•Media & Entertainment: Litigation, 2023
•Dispute Resolution - International Litigation, 2020-2021
•Listed, Lawdragon, '500 Leading Litigators in America,' 2022-2026
•Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southern California Super Lawyers, 2006, 2011-2024
•Listed, Thomson Reuters, 'Stand-Out Lawyers,' 2022-2026
•Listed, Acritas Stars Independently Rated Lawyers, 'Star Lawyers,' 2019-2021
•Selected, Los Angeles Business Journal, Leaders in Law, 'Litigation Firm Attorney of the Year,' 2018
•Listed, The Hollywood Reporter, 'Top 100 Power Lawyers List,' 2017
•Listed, Variety, 'Legal Impact Report,' 2015, 2019
•Featured, Los Angeles Business Journal, 'Who's Who in L.A. Law,' 2007
•Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Credentials

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School

    J.D. · 1986

  • Government, Wesleyan University

    B.A. · 1983

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • California U.S. Cour

    1986 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • AV Preeminent

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Professional & Community Involvement •Board Member, Constitutional Rights Foundation

    CRF) •Board Member, Public Counsel, Board of Directors •Chair, State Bar of California, Litigation Section, Annual Symposium Committee •Member, American Bar Association •Member, Association of Business and Trial Lawyers •Member, Century City Bar Associati · membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Greenberg Traurig, LLP

1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900

Los Angeles, CA 90067-2121

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Client feedback

What clients say about Jeff E. Scott

5.0

2 client reviews

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Frequently asked

Common questions

  • What areas of law does Jeff E. Scott practice?

    Jeff E. Scott focuses on ADR, Class Action, Copyright, Entertainment, and General.

  • Where is Jeff E. Scott located?

    Jeff E. Scott primarily serves clients in Los Angeles, California, with an office at 1840 Century Park East, Suite 1900.

  • How experienced is Jeff E. Scott?

    Jeff E. Scott has 40 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1986.

  • Is Jeff E. Scott a verified attorney?

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