Scott Richard Kaufman

I attended law school in my mid 30s after earning my degree in speech communications, traveling a bit, waiting on tables, running a small food business and teaching tennis for eight years. Translated, I had a bit of a life and a well developed personality and world outlook at law school, unlike so many "kids" who go straight out of college and learn only to fight. My job is to see your issues from the legal and non legal sides. I need to see how the other side thinks as well to end up with successful results.

I do not come from an ivory tower. I've been poor, very poor, for years, and whatever I have I have earned it on my own. Remembering that path and that climb is essential to everything I do, every day and why I fight for all that you deserve and usually try to get you a bit more than the law allows. That is why you will find excellent reviews out there on my practice. We strive to please in your time of need.

Univ of South Florida

Undergraduate Degree

Willamette Univ COL

Law Degree

State Chair

National Association of Consumer Advocates

Current

California State Bar  # 190129

Member

1997 - Current

California

Since 1997

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees
  In most of our matters we are able to get the other guy to pay your attorneys (us) in the matter.

• Lemon Law
• Contract Law
• Auto Fraud Law

Q. Is there a cap on storage unit rent increases in California?

March 3, 2025

A: Feels like a bait and switch. THAT said, regardless of any CAP, it's HIGHLY likely that they must give you 30 day notice prior to raising the rent. One way to get them is to take your biz elsewhere and get the initial teaser rate...

Q. Can we pursue fraud charges against bio mom for misusing child support?

March 3, 2025

A: This is PURE speculation but, as described, this person almost assuredly has no money, so, getting it from her is unlikely. That said, stealing child support 'feels' punishable by prison? Again NOT even close to being sure. Perhaps you should speak to family services???

Q. I had purchased first-class airline tickets on United Airlines and when I arrived at the gate was informed that there

January 23, 2025

A: Under the basic operations of law, if you pay for X you are entitled to receive X and not less, not more. From that standpoint, you try to get what you can. Complicating matters, "maritime" (at sea) and I think "common carrier" (in the air?) but certainly covering planes and that type of travel, have different rules that are in play with them, so, you will need a specialty atty to answer these questions...