An experienced trial attorney and appellate advocate, Scott Zerlaut plays a lead role in the firm’s representation of clients throughout the life of a case. In addition to his extensive trial and arbitration experience, Scott has skillfully prepared many successful briefs in the state and federal courts of appeals.
Other lawyers routinely look to Scott for answers to complex questions of insurance law and civil and appellate procedure and for assistance in preparing appellate briefs.
practice areas
Appellate Advocacy
Insurance Defense and Coverage
Personal Injury Litigation
Civil Rights Defense Litigation
honors and awards
The Best Lawyers in America® : Insurance Litigation (2023 - Present)
professional memberships
American Bar Association
Defense Research Institute
American Association for Justice: Associate Member
State Bar of Arizona
Maricopa County Bar Association
bar and court admissions
State of Arizona, 1992
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2005
published decisions
Elgamal v. Bernacke, 714 Fed. Appx. 741 (9th Cir. 2018)
Ward v. Carr, 467 Fed. Appx. 721 (9th Cir. 2012)
Precision Heavy Haul, Inc. v. Trail King Indus., Inc., 224 Ariz. 159, 228 P.3d 895 (App. 2010)
McGrath v. Scott, 250 F. Supp.2d 1218 (D. Ariz. 2003)
Skinner v. Schriro, 399 F. App’x 223 (9th Cir. 2010)
Kilian v. Equity Residential Properties Trust, 191 F. App'x 537 (9th Cir. 2006)
education
J.D., Arizona State University College of Law, 1992
B.S, summa cum laude, Political Science, Arizona State University, 1989
Shorall McGoldrick Zerlaut • 1232 E. Missouri Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85014
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