Scott W. Edwards

Handling Catastrophic Personal Injury Matters in Washington & Oregon

10+ Years of Experience

Scott Edwards joined Schauermann Thayer in 2011 and became a partner in 2013. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Utah and a Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from Gonzaga University School of Law where he was a member of the school’s Trial Team and served as a member of the school’s Moot Court Board.

Scott is licensed in both Washington and Oregon having taken the bar exams in both states just one week apart upon graduation from law school. Scott is admitted to practice in all the state and federal courts in Washington and Oregon, admitted to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and admitted to practice in the Cowlitz Tribal Court.

He is actively involved in the Washington State Association for Justice (WSAJ) where he serves as a member of the Board of Governors and takes an active role in the organization’s leadership by serving on various committees and workgroups. Scott is also a member of the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA).

Scott is a skilled trial lawyer and a graduate of the esteemed Trial Lawyers College. He employs the latest technology in advocating for his clients and combines the technological aspects of his presentation with a special ability to connect with jurors and to tell his clients’ stories through psychodramatic techniques and a vulnerable emotional connection.

Scott has been selected at first as a “Rising Star” and then as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers Magazine. He is a frequent speaker and has given many presentations regarding technology, insurance bad faith, and trial skills. He has also conducted dozens of focus groups and is regularly called upon by his colleagues to assist them in better understanding their cases.

Scott’s practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, auto accident, biking accident, and insurance cases. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending quality time with his family, getting outdoors in the beautiful Northwest, and cooking great food for friends and family.

Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Contingent Fees
Oregon
Oregon State Bar
ID Number: 083132
Since 2008
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Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written
  • Portuguese:
    Spoken, Written
  • Spanish:
    Spoken, Written

Partner
Schauermann Thayer
2013 –

Current

Plaintiff’s trial lawyer focusing on insurance bad faith, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Associate Attorney
Schauermann Thayer
2011 –

2013

Plaintiff’s trial lawyer focusing on insurance bad faith, personal injury, and wrongful death.
Field Counsel
The Law Offices of Andersen & Nyburg
2010 –

2011

Advised and communicated with claims representatives and insured clients to render clear legal opinions and advise in the defense of construction defect and personal injury litigation and developed and implement appropriate litigation strategy for discovery, investigation, settlement, and trial
Associate Attorney
Smith Freed & Eberhard
2008 –

2010

Provided insurance coverage recommendations to first and third party insurers and assisted in the investigation and litigation of Special Investigative Unit (“SIU”) insurance claims.
Trial Lawyers College
Graduate (2021) | Trial Practice
2021


2021

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Gonzaga University
J.D. (2008) | Legal Studies
2005


2008

Honors: Cum Laude
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Washington: Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine: Super Lawyers
2023
Washington: Super Lawyer
Law & Politics Magazine: Super Lawyers
2022
Washington: Rising Star
Law & Politics: Super Lawyers
2020
Washington: Rising Stars
Law & Politics Magazine: Super Lawyers
2019
Washington: Rising Star
Law & Politics Magazine: Super Lawyers
2018
Washington State Association for Justice

Vice President of Membership
2022 –
Current
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Washington State Association for Justice

Board Member
2014 –
Current
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Oregon Trial Lawyers Association

Member
2012 –
Current
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Schauermann Thayer website
Blog
Schauermann Thayer Blog

Schauermann Thayer
1700 E. Fourth Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661
US
Telephone: (360) 695-4244
Monday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM – 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed