Scott Mann is a founding partner at the Law Offices of Mann & Elias and leads the firm’s personal injury practice. A member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — one of the most selective trial attorney organizations in the United States — Mr. Mann has tried personal injury and wrongful death cases to verdict throughout Los Angeles County and Southern California for over 30 years.
Credentials & Recognition
- Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) — ABOTA membership is among the most selective credentials in the legal profession, restricted to trial attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional skill and ethics in the courtroom. Fewer than 7,500 attorneys nationwide hold ABOTA membership.
- Pepperdine University School of Law — Law Review member (top 10% of class); winner of the Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court Tournament, the school’s most prestigious advocacy competition.
- California State Bar #163370 — Admitted to the California State Bar in 1993, in good standing for over 30 years.
- Over 30 Years of Trial Experience — Mr. Mann has tried personal injury, wrongful death, and premises liability cases before Los Angeles County juries throughout his career.
About Scott Mann
Scott Mann was a superior student at Pepperdine University School of Law, achieving membership on the school’s Law Review (top 10% of his class) and winning the school’s prestigious Vincent Dalsimer Moot Court tournament. Despite these achievements, the largest defense firms he interviewed with turned him away — and he’s grateful they did.
“In law school, you don’t learn the difference between defense and plaintiff litigation practice,” Mr. Mann explains. “So during my interviews for these high-paying corporate litigation jobs, I emphasized that I would not only work hard, but that I would work smart and efficiently. These firms wanted workhorses, and here I was talking about how efficient I would be for their clients. They simply wanted their associates to work long hours they could bill to their clients. So in a way, they helped me find my calling — to be a plaintiff’s attorney.”
After beginning his career on the defense side, Mr. Mann made the deliberate choice to represent injured plaintiffs. He co-founded the Law Offices of Mann & Elias with Imad Elias in 1998, building a practice centered on getting maximum results for individuals harmed by others’ negligence. His combination of elite academic credentials, ABOTA membership, and decades of trial experience makes him a formidable advocate for seriously injured clients.
What Is ABOTA? Why It Matters for Your Case
The American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) is one of the most selective legal organizations in the United States, open only to attorneys who have tried a significant number of civil jury trials to verdict and demonstrated the highest standards of skill, ethics, and professionalism. Insurance defense attorneys and their companies recognize ABOTA membership as a signal that a plaintiff’s attorney is prepared and willing to take cases all the way to trial — rather than accepting low settlements to avoid courtroom risk. When the other side knows your attorney is an ABOTA member, settlement negotiations often yield better results.
Notable Results
The following are representative verdicts and settlements obtained by the attorneys of Mann & Elias. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes; every case is different.
- $5,200,000 — Personal injury verdict
- $1,750,000 — Personal injury settlement (car accident)
- $1,400,000 — Wrongful death settlement
- $900,000 — Premises liability verdict
- $750,000 — Dog bite / catastrophic injury settlement
- $500,000 — Bicycle accident settlement
Personal Injury Practice Focus
Mr. Mann focuses his practice on personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County. He handles:
- All personal injury cases throughout Southern California
- Downtown Los Angeles personal injury
- Beverly Hills personal injury
- Santa Monica personal injury
- Long Beach personal injury
- Car accidents, truck accidents, catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, premises liability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)?
ABOTA is a national organization of civil trial attorneys recognized for exceptional trial skill and professional ethics. Membership requires attorneys to have tried a significant number of civil jury cases to verdict and to be recommended by existing members. Fewer than 7,500 attorneys across the country hold ABOTA membership — making it one of the most selective credentials in civil litigation. Insurance companies and defense counsel recognize ABOTA members as serious trial attorneys.
How long has Scott Mann been practicing personal injury law in Los Angeles?
Scott Mann has been a licensed California attorney since 1993 — over 30 years — and has focused on plaintiff personal injury and wrongful death litigation throughout his career. He co-founded the Law Offices of Mann & Elias in 1998 and has been recovering compensation for seriously injured Southern California clients ever since.
Contact Scott Mann for a free consultation about your personal injury case: (323) 301-3219. Available 24/7 for seriously injured clients throughout Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside County, and San Bernardino County.
