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Randall H. Scarlett

Randall H. Scarlett

The Scarlett Law Group
536 Pacific Avenue
Barbary Coast Bldg.
San Francisco, CA 94133

Phone: (415) 352-6264  |  Fax: (415) 352-6265
http://www.scarlettlawgroup.com/

Contact Randall H. Scarlett

Extremely Successful Bay Area Recoveries

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Preferred New Clients

I specialize in the representation of individuals sustaining traumatic brain injury, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and other serious wrongs. The firm has a proven track record including many record verdicts and settlements.

Sub-Categories

Personal Injury
  • Dangerous Property
  • Wrongful Death
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Truck Accidents
Accidents & Personal Injury
  • Construction Site Injuries
  • Jones Act
  • Slip & Fall
  • Sports Injuries
Character Injury
  • Invasion of Privacy
Dangerous Products/Product Liability
  • Design Defects
  • Manufacturing Defects
Financial Injuries
  • Frauds, Scams, Hoaxes
  • Pyramid Schemes
Intentional Injuries
  • Assault & Battery
  • Child abuse
  • Police Misconduct
  • Sexual Assault
Mass Accidents
  • Airplanes
  • Buildings
  • Mass Transit - Bus, Train, Subway
  • Ships & Boats
Professional Malpractice
  • Financial Malpractice
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Religious Malpractice
Medical Malpractice
  • Birth Injuries and Defects
  • Wrong Diagnosis or Misdiagnosis
  • Spinal Cord Injury
Toxic Torts & Class Actions
  • Chemicals & Cosmetics
  • Dangerous Drugs & Products
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Medical Products & Devices
  • Pesticides
  • Toxic Mold
Serious/Catastrophic Injuries
  • Amputation
  • Birth Injury
  • Burn Injury
  • Head/Brain Injury
  • Paralysis

Bar Admissions

CA, Sep 1988
Bar Number: 135554

Other Court Admissions

United States Supreme Court; United States District Courts: Northern District of California, Central District of California, Eastern District of California, Southern District of California; United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit; Supreme Court of the State of California; District of Columbia Court of Appeals; United States District Court for the District of Alaska (Pro hac vice - Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Litigation); United States District Court for the District of Hawaii (Pro hac vice - Marcos Human Rights Litigation).

Association Memberships

Bar Association of San Francisco

Continuing Education

I am a President's Club Member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and is an Executive Board Member and Past Chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group. I am a past Vice-President and member of the Board Directors of the Brain Injury Association of California. I served as BIAC Seminar Chair, and was responsible for BIAC's annual medical/legal conference. I lecture frequently throughout the United States and Canada and am considered an in demand faculty member at numerous medical/legal continuing education conferences throughout the world.

Papers and Publications

I am the author of "The Art of Advocacy: Summation," published by Lexis - Nexis (Matthew Bender), has offered over 65 papers throughout his career. I regularly present at ATLA conventions and seminars, as well as at State Trial Lawyer Association conventions, and at State Brain Injury Association conventions.

Example Cases

I have participated in numerous cases of national and international import. These include, but are not limited to:

The Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Litigation (environmental harm)

The Marcos Human Rights Litigation (international human right)

Warfield v. Peninsula Golf and Country Club (sex discrimination)

Wright v. St. Rose Hospital (medical negligence - brain injury), and others.

Education

Degree:

J.D.

School:

Golden Gate University School of Law

City:

San Francisco

State:

CA

Year:

1985

Honors:

M Jur Award - UCC

Number of Attorneys

2

State Licensed In

California, District of Columbia

Firm Focus and History

Between 1981 and 1993, I worked with famed attorney, Melvin M. Belli, Sr. When I departed in 1993, I did so as Melvin M. Belli, Sr.'s law partner.

Previous Employment Summary

Together Mr. Belli and I tried numerous cases. Since 1993, I have continued to represent the interest sustaining traumatic brain injury and other catastrophic harm. The Scarlett Law Group follows the ideal that a small group of dedicated professionals can make a difference, no matter what the challenge. The Scarlett Law Group built on the trial experience and courtroom victories one client at a time.

Activities and Awards

The firm size allows me to remain personally involved in virtually every case accepted for handling. By limiting our practice for maximum effectiveness, we offer our clients the personal attention required to bring a case to successful fruition.

What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I actively encourage clients to educate themselves in legal issues, an informed decision can only be formed by an informed individual. To this end, I work with clients to ensure client understanding at each essential phase of the case. While our client education is necessary, however, on many cases only a lawyer can assess a client's complete (legal) health -- by investigating the facts, researching the latest developments in the law, applying his legal training and experience, and advising the client their alternatives. A good lawyer can spot the jagged rocks that might lie below the waters of a seemingly simple dispute and can help you plan a cause of action to avoid them.

Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?

I will review all documents relevant to a case.

Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

The Scarlett Law Group provides free consultation but unfortunately cannot commit to coaching clients that wish to represent themselves.

Why did you decide to be a lawyer?

My father, a Harvard Law School graduate, was Counsel for the Senate Judiciary Committee under President John F. Kennedy. My father went on to serve as Dean of the Drake University Law School and the Wake Forest University School of Law. Surprisingly, however, while I grew up in a legal household, I did not immediately join the profession. Ultimately, it was my desire to help consumers and others harmed as a result of negligence and other wrongful conduct that drove me to the practice of law.

What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?

I have worked in the legal profession representing injured individuals in various capacities since 1981. For 25 years, he has worked to better plight of those sustaining injury, damages and harm.

Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?

Out of a desire to better assist those in need.

What do you like best about your career?

Changing people's lives is extremely satisfying.

Tell us about your law firm:

The Scarlett Law Group is a boutique consumer trial firm that follows the ideal that a small group of highly trained individuals can make a difference in a client's case, no matter what the challenge. The firm is highly selective in its case selection. Once the firm commits the representation of a client, however, all resources are utilized.

What are your strengths and style?

The trial and resolution of cases involving traumatic brain injury, catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and other serious wrongs.

Unique and dedicated.

Personal Interests:

Family and the Law.

Office Manager/Assistant

Robert Danipour

Fax

(415) 352-6265

Office Hours

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.


Can be contacted via voice mail, email, and fax.

People are in the office often after hours.

Emergency After Hours

No

Foreign Languages

People in the office speak Cantonese, Mandarin, and Spanish and will work with translators.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

Contingency Fee: A contingency fee is a charge for legal services that is contingent on the lawyer winning the case. If the lawyer does not win the case, the client owes no fee. The contingent fee arrangement allows individuals and businesses that could otherwise not afford legal representation to hire experienced and competent counsel.

Hourly Rates

Maybe available after consultation.

Hybrid Contingent / Retain / Billed / Paid Costs Arrangement: Numerous different "hybrid" blends of agreements are utilized in order to better serve our clients within the capabilities of the firm. Varying circumstances permit flexibility in arrangement with clients. From straight hourly billing, to retainers credited toward potential contingent recoveries, to cost payment arrangements, the Scarlett Law Group is committed to profitable flexibility in its fee arrangements.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes

Typical Retainer

None

Understanding Fees

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