Scott Shawver

Partner

Seattle Office
2601 4th Ave., Floor 6
Seattle, WA 98121
206.448.1992

Scott Shawver is a Partner at GLP Attorneys based out of the firm’s Seattle office.

Professional Overview

Scott received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon. Scott has learned how to be an effective personal injury attorney from his experience working from many perspectives in the legal field. He has had significant trial experience as a criminal lawyer, giving him a detailed working knowledge of what works in the courtroom. He represented clients on charges as varied as Robbery in the First Degree, Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Complex Fraud cases, Drug Charges, and Murder in the First Degree.

Scott has worked as a Senior Staff Attorney at an national insurance defense firm, where he handled cases involving automobile accidents, product liability defects, premises liability claims, defamation claims and commercial litigation. In all, he has tried over one hundred cases, giving him a level of experience in the courtroom which is rare among attorneys. Scott was nominated as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2005, which is awarded to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the State of Washington. He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice.

Scott joined GLP Attorneys in 2012 with extensive experience in personal injury work, as well as over a decade of hands-on courtroom advocacy. In 2019, Scott was named a Senior Associate with the firm. In 2021, Scott became a partner of GLP Attorneys.

More Information

Education

University of Oregon, J.D., 1994
Northwestern University, B.A, English, 1989

Bar & Court Admissions

Washington State Bar, 1994
United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, 1995
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, 2020

Professional & Civic Involvement

Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member
Washington State Association for Justice
- Eagle Member, 2012 – Present
- Member, 2005 – Present

Articles & Presentations

“Moun Keodalah v. Allstate”, Washington State Association for Justice Trial News, November 2019

Personal

When he is not at work, Scott likes to play piano, enjoy the outdoors, and spend time with his family on Vashon Island.

Awards & Recognition

Successful Cases

$2 Million

$2 million for a client with a serious brain injury caused by falling down stairs.

$625,000

$625,000 for Bad Faith Insurance Conduct for failure to defend insured.

$600,000

$600,000 for Bad Faith Insurance Conduct for evaluation of claim value.

$333,000

$333,000 for a client involved in a highway collision who required spinal surgery.

$300,000

$300,000 for a client involved in a bicycle crash caused by a road defect in Seattle.

$300,000

$300,000 for a client who required hip surgery following two motor-vehicle crashes.

$285,000

$285,000 for a client who required spinal surgery following a motor-vehicle crash.

$250,000

$250,000 for Bad Faith Insurance Conduct for failure to bi-furcate adjusters.

$225,000

$225,000 for a client who was struck by a commercial van while walking across a street in Seattle.

$200,000

$200,000 for a client with a brain injury causing serious attention and concentration issues.

WhatOur Clientssay…

“Scott was amazing on our daughter’s case. With everything she went though he would keep us posted and he worked hard to get her what she deserved. He was easy to talk with and understand throughout the entire process we appreciate him and his team they are the best!!”

“The team at GLP were great. I felt they supported me and advocated for my case very well. The team gave a difficult situation some resolution.”

“This is the second time in 10 years that I’ve used Scott Shawver at GLP Attorneys. Both times the service was outstanding! Scott really took the time to listen to me and gather all the necessary information to fight the insurance companies. I highly recommend using this law firm!”

“I worked closely with Scot Shawver and his team (Briana and Vanessa) and when I say team I mean they work as a team. Tenacious, professional, real human beings interested very much in the progress and status of my MVA case. They got results that exceeded my expectations and fought hard to make it all happen. I would emphatically recommend them to anyone needing a personal injury attorney. Great job guys, thank you.”

“I highly recommend!!! Very professional, thorough, courteous, knowledgeable, and yeah….get them for your team! A special shout out of appreciation for Scott, and Venessa.”