Scott C. Lucas
Oregon
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton, P.C.
975 Oak Street, Suite 1050
Eugene, Oregon 97401
United States
Tel: 541-484-2434
Email:
slucas@justicelawyers.com
Web:
www.justicelawyers.com
Scott Lucas is a Shareholder with Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton and specializes in handling claims for people who have been seriously injured or killed in crashes, by dangerous products including automobiles that fail to meet safety standards, medical negligence, and by other wrongdoing.
Scott holds a Martindale-Hubbell Judicial Edition AV Preeminent Rating. This means that he is ranked in the top 10% of by both his practicing peers and by judges familiar with his work. He is also named in Best Lawyers in America and Top Lawyers in Oregon.
While appreciating being honored for his legal work, Scott credits his recognition to the training and mentoring he received at the firm, and to the extraordinary staff supporting him. As he puts it, “from the moment I walked in the door, I had several of the best attorneys in Oregon teaching me the practice, supported by a staff of friendly, helpful legal and medical professionals that is second to none. Add the firm’s commitment to providing membership in state and national trial practice organizations, along with the best outside legal training, and I was really set up to succeed.”
Scott is licensed to practice in federal and state courts in Oregon. He received his law degree from the University of Oregon, where he was Articles Editor of the Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, and his Bachelor’s Degree in Quantitative Economics and Decision Sciences from the University of California, San Diego.
Scott also gives back to the legal community, serving on and chairing the Oregon State Bar Litigation Executive Committee, the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Publications and Products Liability Committees, the Oregon State Bar House of Delegates, and the Lane County Bar Association Federal Practice Committee.
Defective products encompass a wide range of items, from industrial machinery and consumer goods to automobiles, medical devices, and pharmaceuticals. Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton has handled cases across all of these categories.
Examples include augers and chipper shredders that continue spinning after the handles are released, airbags that fail to deploy, prematurely failing hip and knee implants, extendable dog leashes that sever fingers, and automobile seat heaters that overheat and cause severe burns, particularly to sensory-impaired individuals.
Claims arising from injuries caused by dangerously defective products are often difficult and costly to prosecute. Unless a product has already been proven defective, injuries typically must be permanent and severe for a claim to be economically viable. Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton is one of the few firms with the experience and resources necessary to effectively litigate these complex matters, and the firm is frequently contacted by other attorneys seeking assistance for their clients.
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton is a prominent litigation firm based in Eugene, Oregon, known for its unwavering commitment to representing individuals and families who have been seriously harmed by negligence, defective products, and other forms of wrongdoing. The firm has earned a strong reputation throughout Oregon and beyond for its meticulous case preparation and principled advocacy.
With decades of combined trial experience, the firm’s attorneys handle a wide range of complex civil matters, including catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, and significant consumer and public safety cases. They are recognized for their ability to take on challenging litigation, collaborate with leading experts, and effectively confront powerful corporate and institutional defendants.
Johnson Johnson Lucas & Middleton approaches every case with both compassion and determination, ensuring clients receive exceptional attention and high-quality representation. Rooted in Eugene and serving communities across the region, the firm continues to distinguish itself through its integrity, professionalism, and record of meaningful results.
“Scott is an standout trial lawyer whose command of catastrophic injury and product liability cases earns consistent praise. Peers highlight his meticulous preparation, deep technical knowledge, and unwavering commitment to securing justice for seriously injured clients.“