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Scott J. Harris - Beverly Hills, CA

8383 Wilshire BoulevardSuite 830 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 - 2445

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Updated: 08/24/2020

Beverly Hills Professional License Defense Lawyer

Overview

Scott J. Harris is a former Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, where he represented many of the licensing agencies of the California Department of Consumer Affairs, and the People of the State of California. Scott J. Harris served as the Liaison Deputy for the Licensing Section of the Office of the Attorney General to the California Board of Accountancy, and the Court Reporters Board of California, and prosecuted hundreds of cases involving professional licensing discipline, license applications (Statement of Issues), petitions for reinstatement, administrative appeals, and appeals by Writ of Mandamus in the California Superior Court. Scott J. Harris also has experience in general business and personal civil litigation in California State Court and has represented clients in State criminal court proceedings.

Mr. Harris is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, and was named in both 2012 and 2013 as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Southern California.

Combining his experiences, Mr. Harris aims to serve clients in Administrative Law, Professional License Defense, and in civil and business litigation and law matters.

Scott J. Harris is a graduate of the esteemed Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland, and obtained his law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, California. Scott J. Harris serves as a committee member to the Paralegal Advisory Committee of the Los Angeles City College, as a coach to the Loyola Law School Environmental Moot Court Team, and is a former participant of the California Department of Justice's National Institute of Trial Advocacy program. Scott J. Harris was also the 2010-2011 Co-Chairman of the Glass Leadership Institute, ADL, Southern California Region.

To learn more about Scott J. Harris, his law practice, and the ways he may be able to assist you and your family, please contact S J Harris Law and attorney Scott J. Harris.

About Scott J. Harris

Practice Areas

  • Professional License Defense
  • Nurse License Defense
  • Doctor/Physician License Defense
  • Psychologist License Defense
  • Administrative Law
  • Ethics & Professional Responsibility
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse Licenses
  • Dentist and Dental Assistant Licenses
  • Chiropractor Licenses
  • Pharmacy and Pharmacist License
  • Mental Health Professionals, including Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Real Estate License Defense
  • Insurance License Defense
  • Construction (CSLB) and Structural Pest Control Related License Defense
  • Automotive Related License Defense
  • Teacher, School, and Daycare Defense
  • All businesses and Individuals licensed, regulated and credentialed by a State or Local Governmental Agency

Qualifications

Bar Admissions

  • California

Other Affiliations

  • Los Angeles City College (Member, Paralegal Advisory Committee)
  • Glass Leadership Institute, ADL, Southern California Region, 2010 - 2011 (Co-Chairman)
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Beverly Hills Bar Association
  • Loyola Law School Environmental Moot Court Team (Moot Court Coach)
  • California Academy of Attorneys for Health Care Professionals (Member)
  • Administrative Law, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (Adjunct Professor )
  • Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Bar Association (Member)
  • Pacific-Southwest Regional Board (Chairman)
  • Pacific-Southwest Regional Board (Immediate Past Vice-Chairman)

Education

  • Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, California
    J.D.
    Honors: Environmental Moot Court Team, Coach
    Honors: UCLA Williams Institute Moot Court Team, Coach
    Honors: Williams Institute LGBT Moot Court Team
    Honors: California Department of Justice's National Institute of Trial Advocacy program
  • Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore, Maryland

Past Positions

  • California Department of Justice, Deputy Attorney General
  • Licensing Section of the Office, Office of the Attorney General to the California Board of Accountancy, Liaison Deputy
  • Court Reporters Board of California

Pro Bono Activities

  • Vice-Chair and Board Member, Anti Defamation League – Regional
  • Associate National Commissioner, Anti Defamation League- National
  • Glass Leadership Institute, ADL, Southern California Region, Co-Chairman, 2010 - 2011

Classes and Seminars

  • Administrative Law, Loyola Law School, Los Angeles, Adjunct Professor

Achievements

Other Sources of Feedback About Scott J. Harris

Included on the 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2018 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2017 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2016 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2015 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2013 Southern California Super Lawyers list
  • 2012 Southern California Super Lawyers list

View the profile for Scott J. Harris on Super Lawyers

Honors

  • Rising Star by Super Lawyers, Southern California for seven consecutive years (2012 - 2018)
  • Southern California Super Lawyers List, 2020 - Present
  • Top Lawyer by Pasadena Magazine, - 2020

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Office Information

Address

8383 Wilshire BoulevardSuite 830 Beverly Hills, CA 90211 - 2445

Fax

  • (323) 988-7102

Accepts Credit Cards

Yes

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