Scott D. Righthand

Scott D. Righthand

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

5.0 (1 reviews)
San Francisco, California
46+ years experience
The Law Office of Scott Righthand PC
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425 California Street, Suite 900, San Francisco, CA 94104
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Bio

Scott Righthand is the principal of the Law Office of Scott Righthand, a San Francisco personal injury law firm exclusively representing plaintiffs. He did his undergraduate work at University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated from UC Hastings in San Francisco in 1979 becoming a member of the California Bar in that year.From 1979-1982 he was an associate at Furth, Fahrner and Wong, an antitrust/administrative law firm in San Francisco. From 1982-1992 he was employed as an associate and then partner at Bostwick & Tehin, a Plaintiff’s personal injury firm in San Francisco.In 1992 Mr. Righthand founded the Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C., which proudly continues to only represent accident victims in serious or catastrophic accidents. Mr. Righthand and his team litigate injury cases of nearly every type, including products liability cases. He has litigated and tried products cases, accident cases, malpractice cases and catastrophic injury cases of all types in most jurisdictions throughout the state. He was selected for inclusion in the list of Northern California Super Lawyers® for 2007-2017. He was named as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America in 2009 and has been chosen for the distinguished group of The Best Lawyers in America for 2009-2018. He has been included in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for more than 25 years. Most recently he was inducted into the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).The following summarize his list of achievements including appellate cases.Awards & HonorsThe Best Lawyers in America, 2009-2018Northern California Super Lawyers, 2007-2017Fellow - Litigation Counsel of America, 2009 –presentNominee for Street Fighter of the Year Award - Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009Nominee for Consumer Attorney of the Year Award - Consumer Attorneys of California, 2009Listed in the Bar Association Register of Preeminent Lawyers, 1982-2017AV Rated by Martindale-HubbellRated Superb by Avvo Professional & Bar Association MembershipsOrganizationsMember AbotaSan Francisco Bar AssociationMember, Forum Committee on the Entertainment and Sports Industries, 1979-1989State Bar of CaliforniaConsumer Attorneys of CaliforniaThe American Association for JusticeSan Francisco Trial Lawyers AssociationReported Cases McDaniel vs. Sunset Manor Co. (1990) 220 C.A. 3d 1Evan F. v. Hughson United Methodist Church (1992) 8 C.A.4th 828Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District (1997) 14 Cal. 4th 1066 Scott Righthand is the principal of the Law Office of Scott Righthand, a San Francisco personal injury law firm exclusively representing plaintiffs. He did his undergraduate work at University of Colorado, Boulder and graduated from UC Hastings in San Francisco in 1979 becoming a member of the California Bar in that year. From 1979-1982 he was an associate at Furth, Fahrner and Wong, an antitrust/administrative law firm in San Francisco. From 1982-1992 he was employed as an associate and then partner at Bostwick & Tehin, a Plaintiff’s personal injury firm in San Francisco. In 1992 Mr. Righthand founded the Law Office of Scott Righthand, P.C., which proudly continues to only represent accident victims in serious or catastrophic accidents. Mr. Righthand and his team litigate injury cases of nearly every type, including products liability cases. He has litigated and tried products cases, accident cases, malpractice cases and catastrophic injury cases of all types in most jurisdictions throughout the state. He was selected for inclusion in the list of Northern California Super Lawyers® for 2007-2017. He was named as a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America in 2009 and has been chosen for the distinguished group of The Best Lawyers in America for 2009-2018. He has been included in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers for more than 25 years. Sunset Manor Co. (1990) 220 C.A. 3d 1 Evan F. v. Hughson United Methodist Church (1992) 8 C.A.4th 828 Randi W. v. Muroc Joint Unified School District (1997) 14 Cal. 4th 1066

Practice Areas

Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, San Francisco (2016)
  • Recognized: Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Recognized: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Practice Area: Medical Malpractice Law
  • Practice Area: Personal Injury Litigation
  • Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation
  • Practice Area: Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Special Focus: Birth Trauma
  • Special Focus: Hospital Malpractice
  • Special Focus: Litigation
  • Special Focus: Medical Negligence
  • Special Focus: Personal Injury
  • Special Focus: Wrongful Death

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009

Education

  • University of California Hastings College of the Law, J.D., graduated 1979

Reviews

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Andrew Turner

2 weeks ago

A Lifeline After a Devastating Surgical Error

When a routine procedure left my husband with permanent nerve damage, we were overwhelmed and unsure where to turn. From our first consultation, Scott Righthand provided not just legal counsel, but genuine guidance. His 46 years of experience, particularly in complex medical malpractice, were immediately evident. He meticulously explained the standard of care that was breached and how he would build our case, demonstrating a profound understanding of both legal and medical intricacies that was incredibly reassuring. It was clear why he has been recognized as Lawyer of the Year in this field. Scott and his team at his San Francisco firm handled every detail with precision and compassion, from consulting top medical experts to navigating the intense negotiations. He was always accessible, patiently answering our many questions. The result was a settlement that far exceeded our initial hopes, securing my husband's long-term care and our family's future. Scott is the epitome of a seasoned, dedicated advocate. We cannot recommend him highly enough.

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