Scott J. Lantry
Top rated Family Law attorney in Walnut Creek, California
Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP
Practice areas: Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 2008
Education: University of San Francisco School of Law
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Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP
101 Ygnacio Valley RoadSuite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Visit website
Scott J. Lantry is a partner at Whiting, Ross, Abel & Campbell, LLP, a Walnut Creek, California-based law firm, where he represents clients in all areas of family law. His practice encompasses a broad range of domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, child and spousal support, property division, and other complex family law disputes. He is committed to helping individuals and families navigate challenging legal issues with practical guidance and effective advocacy tailored to their unique circumstances.
Mr. Lantry approaches every case with a strategic and client-focused mindset, recognizing the personal and financial impact family law matters can have on those involved. He works closely with clients to develop thoughtful legal solutions while keeping them informed throughout each stage of the process. Whether resolving disputes through negotiation or advocating in court, he is dedicated to protecting his clients’ rights and pursuing favorable outcomes.
Mr. Lantry earned his Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2008, where he served on the law review and distinguished himself through academic and competitive achievements. During law school, he earned first-place honors in the Western Region of the G.S. Rich National Moot Court Competition, demonstrating his strong oral argument and legal analysis skills. He received his Bachelor of Arts, cum laude, from Grove City College.
Admitted to The State Bar of California in 2008, Mr. Lantry is also admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Central, Eastern, Northern and Southern Districts of California. He remains actively involved in the legal community through leadership and professional service. He has served as a board member of the Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association and the Family Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association. In 2025, he joined the board of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists.
Practice areas
Family LawFocus areas
Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Marital Property, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements
- 100% Family Law
First Admitted: 2008, California
Professional Webpage: https://disso.com/attorneys/scott-j-lantry/
Bar / Professional Activity
- 2012, United States District Court for the Central District of California
- Hole-in-one: Lincoln Park Golf Course, January 6, 2007, Hole No. 8, 163 yards, 8 iron.
- Iron Butt Association: Member
- Coach, Pleasant Hill Baseball Association
- Neutral Volunteer, Self-Represented Litigant Settlement Conference, Contra Costa County Superior Court (2017-present)
- Board Member, Litigation Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (2014-2020)
- Board Member, Family Law Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association (2022 – present)
- Board Member, Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association (2017-present)
- Board Member, Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS) (2025-present)
- 2008, California State Bar
- 2008, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
- 2012, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
- 2012, United States District Court for the Southern District of California
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- In re Marriage of MacIlwaine (2018) 26 Cal.App.5th 514
- In Banga v. Gundumolgula, Mr. Lantry successfully defended a foreign airline in Federal District Court by obtaining a dismissal of a consumer protection lawsuit. Banga v. Gundumolgula, 2013 WL 3804046 (United States District Court, Eastern District of California).
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified Specialist in the field of Family Law
Educational Background
- Grove City College, B.A., cum laude, 2005
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author: “Thanks for the Settlement! But Must I Share It With My Spouse?: Division of Tort Recoveries Upon Divorce” – The Verdict Magazine, Spring, 2020
- Presenter: Don’t Forget the Other Fiduciary: Where Elder Abuse and Family Law Meet, Contra Costa County Family Law Section and Alameda Contra Costa Trial Lawyers Association, August, 2023
- Presenter: Moore, Marsden and their Progeny, Contra Costa MCLE Spectacular, November 2024
- Author: “To make no peace with oppression” – The Verdict Magazine, Winter 2024/2025
- Presenter: “The Intersection of Extraordinary High Earner and the Vesting of Stock Options in Determining Child Support” – American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Mentoring Group, June 2016
- Presenter: “Characterizing and Dividing Employee Stock Options” – American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) Annual Symposium in Napa, California, June 2016
- Presenter: “Extraordinary Wealth, Extraordinary Needs? Or Good Plated Diapers: Equity Compensation and Child Support.” – Alameda contra Costa Trial Lawyers’ Association (ACCTLA), October 2020
- Presenter: Updates to MacIlwaine – Association of Certified Family Law Specialists (ACFLS), January 2021
- Presenter: Division of Community Property Upon Divorce, University of San Francisco School of Law, April, 2021
- Presenter: Elle Woods Says “I Object!” – Direct and Cross Examination, Contra Costa Bar Association, Litigation Section, April, 2022
- Presenter: “We Lost It All Because My Spouse Did Not Diversify!” – An Overview of All (or Most) Issues You Face in an Equity Compensation Case During a Bear Market, Contra Costa Bar Association, Family Law Section, September, 2022
- Author: “Deficient Discovery Responses and Disclosures in Family Law Cases: Causes and Alternatives” – Contra Costa Lawyer, April 2010
Honors
- 1st Place, G.S. Rich National Moot Court Competition, Western Region
- Northern California Super Lawyers® Rising Stars List
Office location for Scott J. Lantry
101 Ygnacio Valley Road
Suite 250
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Phone: 925-378-3774
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2014, 2017 - 2023