Dana Scruggs

Have you suffered a personal injury? Not sure what to do?
Dana Scruggs has an extensive record of success in the field of personal injury law and can help you get the compensation you are entitled to.

Dana Scruggs is recognized, by associates and opposing attorneys, as well as by the judges who know him best, both for his effective representation and for his high ethical standards. He is nationally recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as Preeminent among his attorney peers. He vigorously represents people who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries, the wrongful death of family members, or significant financial losses. He has extensive experience in cases involving automobile crashes, nursing home abuse of the elderly and dependent adults, and products liability, and is a noted and well respected child sexual abuse attorney.
Mr. Scruggs has a strong record of success. He has favorably tried and settled hundreds of cases against strong and worthy adversaries. His reputation is one of integrity, preparation, commitment, and dedication to his clients. In this way, the rights of his clients are vindicated, and the cause for which both client and attorney fight is furthered that much more.
Mr. Scruggs has been practicing law in Santa Cruz County since 1980. 100% of his practice is devoted to litigation, specifically in the areas of:
- Child Sexual Abuse
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Products Liability Law
"I have great admiration for Dana Scruggs' work on behalf of survivors of child sexual abuse. I have recommended him many times for his dedication, empathy, good sense, and excellence. We are fortunate to have him in our community."
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Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law, J.D., Cum Laude, 1980
- Honors: Winner, National Moot Court Competition
- Georgia State University, B.A., 1976
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Classes/Seminars Taught
- Handling Liens in Personal Injury Litigation, Santa Clara/Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association, October, 1991 & October, 1998
- Evidence Exposed, Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association, April, 1992
- Alternative Dispute Resolution, Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association, December, 1993
- Sex Abuse: Torts of the '90s, Santa Clara County/Santa Cruz County Trial Lawyers Association, October, 1994
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Professional Associations, Memberships, and Honors
- Santa Cruz County Bar Association 2005 “Rollie Hall Award,” Outstanding Public Service Award
- Santa Cruz County Superior Courts, 1988 - Present, Arbitrator and Judge Pro Tem
- American Arbitration Association, Mediator
- Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association, 1991, President
- Santa Cruz Trial Lawyers Association, 1989 - Present, Board of Directors
- California Trial Lawyers Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America
- State Bar of California
- Santa Cruz County Legal Aid Society, 1987 - 1993, Board of Directors
- Survivors Healing Center, 1998 - 2004, Board of Directors
- Sexual Abuse Legislative Task Force, Steering Committee
- National Victim's Center
- American Coalition for Abuse Awareness
- National Center for Redress of Incest and Sexual Abuse
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