Education

  • J.D., University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall), 2003
  • B.A., Arizona State University, 2000, summa cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona

Clerkships

  • Hon. Ronald Lee Gilman, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2003-2004

Scott Bennett

Associate

Phoenix
40 North Central Avenue
Suite 1900
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Phone 602.262.5338
Fax 602.734.3816

About Scott Bennett

Mr. Bennett is a associate in the firm’s litigation section. Clients rely on Mr. Bennett because of his significant experience in both trial and appellate courts. He has tried several cases before Arizona juries, and has presented oral arguments before the Arizona Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mr. Bennett represents clients in a wide variety of cases. He has substantial experience defending major insurance companies against claims of bad faith and punitive damages, and also in cases under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Mr. Bennett also represents clients in commercial disputes, product liability cases, and employment-related matters.

Representative Cases/Matters

  • Obtained a complete acquittal in a jury trial on behalf of a client charged with two felonies who was facing a minimum of 4.5 years in prison if convicted.
  • Persuaded a state court to release the assets of innocent spouses seized in a multi-million dollar civil forfeiture case.
  • Successfully persuaded the Arizona Supreme Court to overturn an illegally imposed sentence.
  • Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a major insurer in a suit seeking benefits under ERISA.
  • Represented, pro bono, a client facing deportation in his appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Memberships and Affiliations

  • Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Member
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
  • Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Member
  • American Bar Association Criminal Litigation Committee, Chair of the Forfeiture Subcommittee

Pro Bono


Mr. Bennett represents defendants facing the death penalty, and those on death row who are challenging their sentences in post-conviction proceedings.

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit, 2003
  • U.S. District Court, Arizona, 2004
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2004