Scott D. Righthand

Scott D. Righthand is the founder of the Law Office of Scott Righthand P.C., located in San Francisco, California, where he offers comprehensive legal services in personal injury law. With decades of experience, he has built a practice dedicated to helping clients secure compensation for injuries while navigating complex legal processes.

Mr. Righthand represents individuals in a wide range of personal injury matters, including car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, pedestrian injuries, construction injuries, and other incidents causing physical or financial harm. He is committed to guiding clients through every step of their cases, emphasizing personalized attention and strategic advocacy.

Actively involved within the legal community, Mr. Righthand is a member of several professional organizations, including The Bar Association of San Francisco, the Consumer Attorneys of California, The State Bar of California, the American Board of Trial Advocates, the American Association for Justice, the San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association and Western Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Righthand graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1975. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from the UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings) in 1979. In the same year, he was admitted to practice law in California, establishing a legal career that has spanned more than four decades.

Recognized for his professional achievements, Mr. Righthand was named a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America in 2009, an honor reserved for attorneys demonstrating exceptional trial skills and ethical standards. For his outstanding contributions to the legal profession, he has earned an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s premier rating for attorneys. 

Throughout his career, Mr. Righthand has combined extensive legal knowledge with a commitment to client advocacy, building a reputation for skillful representation and integrity in the field of personal injury law. His practice continues to serve the San Francisco community, helping individuals and families recover and move forward after serious injuries.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.