Scott H.Z. Sumner - Walnut Creek, CA
Attorney at Sumner Law
Bicycle Accidents Lawyers in Walnut Creek, CA
1299 Newell Hill Pl Suite 301 Walnut Creek, CA 94596
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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35
Years
Experience
Walnut Creek Bicycle Accidents Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Bicycle Accidents
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Attorney Information
Overview
Scott H.Z. Sumner has over 35 years' experience as an advocate for injury victims and their families. He has been peer-rated A/V by Martindale for three decades+, has been a Northern California Super Lawyer since 2005, and has consistently been peer-voted one of the Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers in Northern California.
He is widely recognized and respected by both the personal injury victims and insurance/corporation defense bars; a seasoned and experienced litigator, trial lawyer, and appellate advocate; a leader and leading educator for the plaintiff's bar in California and in Contra Costa, Alameda, San Francisco, Santa Clara and surrounding Counties.
His awards and honors include the CAALA Ian Herzog Award Appellate Lawyer of the Year 2010; SFTLA Champion of Justice Award 2010; and the CAOC Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award In Recognition of Excellence In Trial Advocacy And Dedication To Teaching Trial Advocacy To Colleagues And To The Public 2009.
After graduating Cum Laude from the University of San Diego School of Law, concluding his degree as a visiting student at Hastings College of the Law in San Francisco, California, he went to work in one of the top plaintiff's personal injury firms in Northern California, where he rose to prominence in the legal community.
He has successfully fought for and recovered tens of millions of dollars in compensation for victims and their families for decades in and around the Bay Area and the State of California. Contact Sumner Law today to schedule your consultation.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Peer-rated A/V by Martindale
- Northern California Super Lawyer Honoree, 2005 - Present
- Top 100 Personal Injury Lawyers in Northern California
- CAALA Ian Herzog Award Appellate Lawyer of the Year 2010
- SFTLA Champion of Justice Award, 2010
- CAOC Robert E. Cartwright, Sr. Award in Recognition of Excellence in Trail Advocacy and Dedication to Teaching Trial Advocacy to Colleagues and to The Public 2009
Other Sources of Feedback About Scott H.Z. Sumner
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California
Honors: cum laude
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University of San Diego School of Law,
San Diego,
California
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney/Owner
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Scott H.Z. Sumner
Highlights
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2023-2024I was introduced to Scott’s office after a family tragedy. I’ll keep this short: if you are looking for a rare blend of expertise and compassion, this is the team you want in your corner. They took the time and over-delivered. Grateful for their help in bringing a financial resolution in a terrible circumstance. Thank you to the whole team.
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