About Scott
Scott Bentley built a legal path that moves from liberal arts to litigation. He studied government, Spanish and music as an undergraduate. He later earned a law degree from Pepperdine University School of Law.
Bentley’s academic background is eclectic. He holds a B.A. in Government, Spanish and Music from Clark University and a J.D. from Pepperdine. The combination of humanities and law shaped a practice that often reaches beyond straightforward disputes.
He founded Bentley Law as principal in 2011. Very early in his career he took on appellate work. In 2011 he served as lead appellate lawyer in private practice. The next year he worked as an independent contractor and lawyer for California Coast Law. Those roles put him in courtrooms and in brief-writing rooms alike.
A notable item on his record is work on a petition to the California Supreme Court. In 2013 he drafted that petition as private counsel on behalf of Ember Entertainment. The filing indicates experience with high-level appellate procedure and the process required to bring matters before the state’s highest court.
Bentley has also maintained professional ties across several Southern California bar groups. He is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the Ventura County Bar Association. Membership in these organizations suggests regular engagement with both county and specialty bar activities.
He is licensed to practice in California. His practice has included appellate representation and other private counsel work. Over time he has combined courtroom exposure with briefing and petition drafting, which has become a feature of his legal services.
His office is listed under Bentley Law. He continues to work in private practice in California, handling appellate matters and related civil litigation work as part of his current practice focus.
