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R. Scott Williams

swilliams@strongandhanni.com
P: 801.532.7080 F: 801.596.1508


Shareholder

J.D. University of Utah

Practice Areas

Medical Devices and Pharmaceutical
Medical Malpractice Defense

Scott has been representing clients in medical malpractice and medical devices cases for over 24 years. He has successfully handled cases in both state and federal courts, including the Utah Court of appeals and Utah Supreme Court. He has experience in a variety of medical malpractice and medical device cases including malpractice claims, licensing issues for physicians and defense of manufacturers of medical devices. He represents clients in a variety of medical malpractice claims defending doctors, nurses and other health care professionals.

Admissions

Utah State Bar, 1977

U.S. District Court, District of Utah, 1977

Education

University of Utah, J.D., 1977

University of Utah, B.S., Political Science, 1974, Magna Cum Laude

Phi Kappa Phi

Beehive Honor Society

John Boyden Scholarship, Political Science Department “Pacesetter” Award

Professional Memberships

American Bar Association

Defense Research Institute

Salt Lake County Bar

Utah Defense Association

Utah Defense Lawyers Association

Utah Malpractice Lawyers Association

Legal Health Care Committee, Utah State Bar, Litigation Section

Medical Device Committee, Defense Research Institute

Medical Liability Committee, Defense Research Institute

Utah State Representative, Defense Research Institute, 1989-1995

President, Utah Defense Lawyers Association, 1987-1988

Community Involvement

Biosafety Committee, University of Utah

Professional Recognitions & Awards

“AV” rated with Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating awarded to attorneys for professional competence and ethics

Presentations & Publications

Co-Author, "Liability Claims for Unborn Children, Defense Research Institute Liability Committee Bulletiin

Medical Malpractice

Head Injury Litigation

Trial Practice in Utah

Professional Ethics