About Scott
Scott Hartinger trained as a litigator. He earned a J.D. (1996) from Widener University Commonwealth Law School and a B.A. (1993) from Mount Saint Mary’s. Those credentials set the stage for a practice centered on civil litigation in the mid-Atlantic.
His career has been rooted in trial work and courtroom practice. Hartinger has practiced in Maryland and the District of Columbia, handling matters that require courtroom experience, familiarity with local procedure, and steady case management. Over the years he has worked on insurance-related litigation, negligence claims, and workers’ compensation disputes, often representing clients in contested hearings and trials.
Hartinger’s approach is methodical. He organizes facts, prepares witnesses, and pursues legal theories grounded in statutes and established precedent. He has served clients at every stage of litigation, from initial pleadings through discovery and trial. That practical orientation is reflected in his regular involvement with the MSBA Negligence, Insurance & Workers Compensation Section, where practitioners exchange developments in case law and procedural practice.
Participation in bar groups forms part of his professional life. Hartinger is a fellow of the Maryland Bar Foundation and an active member of the Maryland State Bar Association. He also belongs to the Bar Association of Montgomery County. These memberships connect him to colleagues across the state and provide forums for continuing legal education and discussion of judicial and legislative changes that affect civil litigation.
Colleagues describe Hartinger as steady in the courtroom and attentive to procedural detail. He prepares written motions and briefs aimed at clear presentation of the legal issues. In contested matters he often focuses on crafting factual narratives that support legal arguments and on anticipating opposing positions. He places emphasis on hearing preparation and on the work that precedes trial: depositions, document review, and pretrial motions.
Outside litigation specifics, Hartinger follows developments in Maryland and D.C. practice. He tracks changes in insurance law and negligence standards that influence case strategy. That ongoing attention to the law complements his courtroom work and informs the advice he gives clients.
He currently practices in Maryland and the District of Columbia, where his work continues to center on civil litigation matters involving negligence, insurance issues, and workers’ compensation.
