Scott Shawver

Bar / Professional Activity

• United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington, 2020
• United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, 1995
• Washington State Bar Association (1994 to present), Washington State Association for Justice (2005 to present)., 1994

Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)

• $350,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $325,000 settlement for a client injured in a sideswipe collision., 2025
• $225,000 settlement for a client injured in a car collision., 2025
• $200,000 settlement for a client injured in a slip and fall., 2025
• $125,000 recovery for a client injured in a t-bone collision., 2025
• $100,000 settlement for a client injured in a rear-end collision., 2025
• $8.6M recovery for a Seattle man who is permanently disabled after stepping into an unprotected trench in the planting strip created by a construction company that caused him to fall and get  run over by a bus. , 2024
• $164,000 recovery for a client hit head-on in a collision who suffered knee, ankle, and neck injuries., 2024
• $765,000 recovery for a premises liability client who suffered a fractured right humerus, dislocated right shoulder, head contusion, knee and foot injuries, and circulation issues with her arm. , 2024
• $750,000 recovery for a client suffering from intentional infliction of emotional distress., 2024
• $425,000 recovery for a T-bone collision client who suffered a fractured left shoulder and traumatic brain injury., 2024
• $200,000 recovery for a client who suffered severe foot and back injuries in rear-end collision., 2024
• $135,000 recovery for a rear-end collision client who suffered neck injuries and an aggravated cervical fusion.  , 2024
• $100,000 recovery for a pedestrian struck by a ride-share vehicle who suffered hip, leg, and back injuries., 2024
• $450,000 settlement for an individual who was injured in a t-bone motor vehicle collision., 2023
• $300,000 settlement for an individual was injured in a rear-end motor vehicle collision., 2023

Videos

• 1.    We’ve been able to get substantially higher settlements than was discussed prior to an attorney getting involved. This shows you they don’t play fair unless an attorney is involved.2.    We make sure you have gotten all the treatment and care you need before you settle. You only get one chance to settle your case., Insurance Bad Faith: "Do I need a lawyer to help settle my insurance claim?", Insurance Bad Faith, 2021

Honors

• 2023 - 2025 Washington Super Lawyers List, Washington Super Lawyers List, Super Lawyers, 2025
• Scott Shawver was recognized by TopVerdict.com as having one of the Top 100 settlements for 2024 in the entire U.S. , Top 100 Settlement in the U.S., TopVerdict.com, 2025
• An annual recognition program that honors companies in Washington state (especially around the Puget Sound region) for outstanding workplace culture and employee engagement. GLP Attorneys placed in the top 5 of the large company category., Washington Best Places to Work, Puget Sound Business Journal, 2025
• The Best of the PNW Contest, sponsored by The Seattle Times, is an annual reader-driven competition celebrating excellence across the Pacific Northwest. The contest recognizes outstanding businesses, organizations, and professionals in a wide range of categories—from legal services and healthcare to dining, entertainment, and community impact. Thousands of readers cast their votes to honor the people and companies that make the region exceptional. Being named a winner or finalist is a mark of distinction that reflects strong community trust, quality service, and a deep local presence., Best of the PNW - Gold Winner, Seattle Times, 2025

Educational Background

• Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, B.A, English, 1989, 1989
• University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, J.D., 1994, 1994

Scholarly Lectures / Writings

• Insurance companies often deploy strategic delays—such as excessive documentation demands, slow adjuster responses, claim-reassignments, or prolonged investigations—to slow claim resolution. These delays can undermine claim value and increase administrative burdens., Author, Can Insurance Companies’ Delay Tactics Affect My Practice?, Washington State Chiropractic Association (WSCA) Plexus Magazine, Healthcare, 2025
• When dealing with insurance claims, it’s crucial for insurers to act fairly and in good faith toward claimants. Unfortunately, not all practices in the insurance industry are above board, which is why laws like WAC 284-30-330 exist to protect policyholders. This regulation outlines several specific unfair claims settlement practices that insurers should avoid. Let's break down the key points from this regulation to understand what constitutes an unfair practice., Author, Understanding Unfair Claims Settlement Practices: WAC 284-30-330, GLP Attorneys Blog, Legal, 2025
• Through case studies, we will discuss the components of a good case file for a motor vehicle collision to deliver the best results for you and your patient including payments in a personal injury MVC case. A discussion on modern world MVCs – Uber, Lyft, Door Dash, and current laws in Washington State will be included., Speaker, Mastering the Motor Vehicle Collision Injury Case, GLP Attorneys Seminar - October (Seattle), 2023
• Scott prepared materials and spoke at the Washington State Association of Justice  Seminar in May of 2023. , Speaker, Written Discovery in Bad Faith Cases, Washington State Association for Justice, 2023
• Is it possible to sue an employee adjuster for common law bad faith?, Writer, “Moun Keodalah v. Allstate”, Washington State Association for Justice Trial News, November 2019, Legal, 2019

Other Outstanding Achievements

• Washington State Association for Justice, Member, 2005 – Present, 2025
• Washington State Association for Justice, Eagle Member, 2012 – Present, 2012
• Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member

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