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Our Lawyers - Profile of Scott
Stanley
 Scott was born in
Pennsylvania and, as a young child, moved
with his family to Northern Saskatchewan
where he grew up. Although not born in Canada, Scott is a ferociously
proud Canadian.
Scott obtained a commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan,
majoring in finance and business math prior to obtaining his law degree
from the University
of British Columbia
in 1994.
He was called to the bar in 1995 and worked at firm
where he handled personal injury claims, acting for both victims and
insurers. In 2002, Scott joined one of the leading insurance defence firms
where he continued to act for both victims and insurers. Within 2 years of
joining that firm, he became a partner and remained there until joining
Murphy Battista in 2007 where he now works exclusively for accident victims
and their families as well as others who have claims against insurance
companies.
Having acted for both sides for many years, Scott
brings a balanced perspective to his work as well as a wealth of knowledge
and experience.
Scott has thoroughly enjoyed his transition.
“When I represent a victim and their family,
there is no doubt in my mind that I am doing the correct thing. I get to
help them recapture the things that were important to them such as family
life, work and hobbies. Because insurance companies increase premiums for
people that cause accidents, it is my hope that my work actually encourages
people to take greater care and makes the community safer. I personally
found that acting for insurance companies was quite different and not as
gratifying as representing victims. Often you would simply be trying to
help a big company avoid paying victims or avoid its financial
responsibilities to people who bought insurance policies from it. In order
to do this, you often had to ask the Courts to excuse actions and behaviors
that would endanger the community or that would create uncertainty for
people who purchase insurance. Everyone is entitled to legal representation
and I commend the lawyers who handle the difficult assignments offered by
insurance companies. For me, I am grateful to be able to work with victims
and their families.”
Scott recognizes the importance that work has to a
person’s dignity and self esteem. A great deal of Scott’s times
is spent helping his client’s return to work, or to find employment
that will accommodate their disabilities.
Scott gives considerable amounts of time to
organizations that provide free legal advice to people who can not afford
lawyers. Scott frequently acts as probono counsel for people who can not
afford a lawyer and who have cases that are too complex to handle by
themselves.
Scott is married with two beautiful daughters, and
knows first hand the importance of family. When work and family life
permit, Scott enjoys biking, basketball and reading.
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