Scott Glovsky

What makes me tick is what helps me win.

I am Scott Glovsky, the founder and lead attorney of The Law Offices of Scott Glovsky, a California-based civil trial practice focused on holding powerful corporations and insurance companies accountable. As a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley and Cornell Law School, my early experience defending corporate clients gave me firsthand insight into how major companies and their attorneys strategize, defend claims, and manage large volumes of cases.

Today, I use that knowledge to represent individuals in high-stakes litigation involving health insurance denials, catastrophic personal injury, insurance bad faith, and other health-related claims. What sets me apart is my mission-driven approach to taking on insurers and large corporations that place profits ahead of people. I am widely recognized by peers and professional organizations for my work, and through my teaching, writing, and podcast, I mentor other attorneys while personally leading every case my firm accepts. I am based in Pasadena and Claremont, and I practice statewide across California and sometimes nationally.

California Trial Attorney for Health Insurance Denials and Insurance Bad Faith

I’ve spent my entire career going toe-to-toe with armies of ruthless corporate attorneys. I fiercely defend my clients by being better prepared, exceptionally focused, and always ready to stand firmly on the side of fairness and justice in every argument. Because I started my career as a corporate attorney, I know that the corporate lawyers I routinely go up against are often juggling dozens of cases brought by angry customers whose insurance companies have let them down. I know what arguments these corporate attorneys will use, and how to exploit their weaknesses.

As the founder and lead attorney of The Law Offices of Scott Glovsky, I am much more than just the face of the firm – I am the primary force behind the firm. I completed my undergraduate degree at the University of California, Berkeley, earning my law degree at Cornell Law School. Like many attorneys, I had grand dreams of fighting the good fight for the right causes while in law school. After completing law school and beginning my career at a large corporate law firm, I defended corporate clients. It was my job to craft the best defense, regardless of right or wrong, good or bad, or whether that defense fell on the right side of justice.

Unfortunately, I felt like I was on a mind-numbing treadmill that paid exceptionally well while delivering no personal fulfillment or self-respect. We may live in a “David vs. Goliath” world, but my law firm will always strive to hold major corporations accountable for putting profits ahead of real people’s lives. I am a highly skilled trial lawyer on a mission to make a real difference in my clients’ lives, working to change the system so others do not needlessly suffer similar fates. My practice emphasizes civil trial law, including catastrophic personal injury, insurance bad faith, and health-related cases. Our insurance cases include fighting a wide range of battles with health, life, and other insurance companies.

As you look at my somewhat non-threatening photo and wonder whether any successful attorney can be honest yet tough enough to handle your case, I hope you will read my achievements tab to see what I have accomplished in my career while taking on the goliaths of the world. Over the years, I have built a solid reputation for taking on cases for those who feel they have nowhere to turn and no one to fight for their futures and for justice. When the stakes are the highest, I consistently deliver strong results for my clients.

Practice Focus: Health Insurance Denials & Insurance Bad Faith in California

Perhaps you are searching for a health insurance denial lawyer or an insurance bad faith trial lawyer. You may have received a health insurance denial based on a lack of medical necessity or a mental health residential treatment denial. Maybe you are considering joining a class action lawsuit against your insurer, or you have an issue with a public employee plan (non-ERISA). If you are facing any of these hurdles, no matter how insurmountable they may seem, speaking with Scott Glovsky may help you find the justice you are seeking.

My Achievements–Awards

• In 2015, I received the California Lawyer Magazine’s California Lawyer Attorney of the Year Award.

• I have a rating of 10 on Avvo.

• In 2008, I received the Consumer Attorneys of California’s Street Fighter of the Year Award

• Beginning in 2006 and every year thereafter, I was designated as a Super Lawyer. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
• Beginning in 2016 and every year thereafter, I was recognized by Best Lawyers.

My Achievements – Professional Experience

• As a faculty member at Trial Lawyers College, I teach lawyers from across the country how to successfully try cases.
• I wrote “Fighting Health Insurance Denials: A Primer for Lawyers,” which has become a training manual for lawyers and law firms.
• I am the host of Trial Lawyer Talk, a long-running educational podcast featuring in-depth personal interviews and sound advice from some of America’s best trial lawyers.
• I appeared in the movie Sicko (read the Pasadena Star News story) and in People Magazine.
• My cases have been profiled on CNN and other major networks.

My Achievements – Results

• I successfully litigated Arce v. Kaiser Foundation Health Plan on behalf of over 45,000 autistic children. The lawsuit forced Kaiser to stop systemic denials of speech therapy and applied behavioral analysis for autistic children. The lawsuit also resulted in a $9,290,000 settlement for class members and autism research. 

• I recovered almost $25 million from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of California due to the company’s practice of misleading California members about doctors within their networks.

• In 2018, I exposed Aetna’s review practices that allowed medical directors to deny treatment without reviewing medical records. This litigation led to investigations by the United States Senate and the states of California, Colorado, Washington, and Connecticut into Aetna.

• In a court-approved class action settlement, I forced Kaiser to provide over 100,000 California members living with severe mental illness access to medically necessary residential treatment.

• Decades of trial experience.

My Achievements – What I Bring to the Table

• Many of my cases are referred by other attorneys who respect my extensive experience and reputation for outworking the defendants’ legion of corporate lawyers. For the same reasons, opposing attorneys sit up and take notice when I am on the other side, because they know they are in for a fight. I am well-respected and have a solid reputation. 

• Personal and caring client attention are a given when you choose The Law Firm of Scott Glovsky. I deliberately take fewer cases so I can personally devote the time and care each client deserves. I always get to know my clients, their families, and the story behind their suffering. In short, I will never run an “assembly line” law firm that delegates cases to lower level employees, focusing on quick settlements to cover massive office overhead. I have a focused team I know I can count on, and I serve as the lead attorney on every case.

• When you choose my law firm, you will see the passion, commitment, hard work, and integrity I bring to every case. I would like to ask that you take a few minutes to view the testimonials from real clients in my recent cases.

• While highly personalized client attention is always provided, positive results are what you want and need. I am proud to say I have a solid record of positive financial results for my clients while also providing a high level of support and personal care.

FAQs for The Law Firm of Scott Glovsky

Below you will find some of the most frequently asked questions:

1. What types of health insurance denial cases does Scott Glovsky handle?

I focus on high-stakes health insurance disputes involving wrongful denials of medically necessary care. I represent individuals and families facing catastrophic injury-related denials, lifesaving or time-sensitive treatment denials, mental health and substance use treatment denials, and “experimental” or “not medically necessary” determinations. I also handle retroactive coverage recissions and insurance bad faith conduct.

• Does Scott Glovsky handle class actions or individual cases?

I primarily handle high-impact individual cases, leading the strategy and litigation. While systemic insurer misconduct may affect many policyholders, my medical claim denial practice primarily revolves around representing individuals and families whose care has been denied. If broader misconduct is revealed during litigation, strategic decisions are made based on what best serves the clients’ interests.

• What is insurance bad faith in California?

In California, insurance bad faith occurs when an insurer unreasonably delays, denies, or fails to properly investigate a valid claim. Examples of insurance bad faith include denying medically necessary care without proper review, ignoring a treating physician’s recommendations, failing to conduct a fair investigation, misrepresenting policy provisions, and delaying authorization to pressure patients. My practice frequently involves cases in which insurers cross the line from mere disagreement into bad-faith conduct. My litigation background positions me to identify when a denial is not just wrong, it is unlawful.

• What should I do immediately after receiving a denial letter?

While you should not panic when you receive a denial letter, you should not delay your response either. Carefully read the letter and identify the stated reason for the claim denial. Calendar every deadline listed and gather all medical records and correspondence. If appropriate, request the insurer’s claim file. Evaluate your legal options while avoiding missing an internal appeal deadline. While some cases are best resolved through internal and external appeals, others require early legal intervention, particularly in cases when treatment is urgent or the insurer has acted aggressively.

• Do you handle Kaiser/Anthem denials?

I represent clients in disputes involving major insurers operating in California. This includes large national and regional carriers. While each insurer has its own internal processes and strategies, the legal principles governing wrongful denials and bad faith remain consistent. If you are dealing with a denial from a major carrier, you can review our insurer-specific resource pages for additional information. A case evaluation will focus on the facts, the policy, and the insurer’s conduct.

• Do you take cases statewide in California?

Yes. While I am based in Pasadena and Claremont, I represent clients statewide across California, and my civil trial practice is not limited to a single county. Health insurance disputes often involve statewide legal standards and regulatory frameworks; my practice reflects that broader reach.

• What makes a denial lawsuit different from an internal appeal?

An internal appeal essentially asks the insurer to reconsider its own decision, while a lawsuit shifts the dispute into the legal system. While an internal appeal is reviewed by the insurer, has limited remedies and focuses on policy interpretation and medical necessity, a denial lawsuit does the following:

• Is filed in court
• Allows discovery of internal insurer communications
• May involve insurance bad faith claims
• Can result in damages beyond the cost of treatment

I will evaluate whether your case should remain in the administrative process or move into litigation, based on strategy, urgency, and insurer conduct. My early career defending corporations gives me insight into when insurers are likely to reverse course and when stronger action is required.

Making One of the Most Important Decisions of Your Lifetime

While I have worked hard and am proud of my achievements, your primary focus should be on what I can do for you. Why am I the right choice out of the hundreds of legal representation options available? You should always trust your instincts when choosing an attorney. A highly experienced trial attorney who will treat you like a human being rather than a potential payday should always be your first priority. When you focus on honesty and an attorney who will never back down from a fight, regardless of how massive the corporation is, you will narrow your options. At that point, I hope you will make an appointment to discuss your case with me.

Learn More About Scott Glovsky

• Health Insurance Claim Denials
• Insurance Bad Faith
• Medical Necessity Denials
• Scott’s book on Fighting Health Insurance Denials