About Scott W.
Scott W. Edwards built a practice around the ordinary pressures of litigation and the less ordinary pressure of the courtroom. He arrived at law through a steady climb in skills and responsibility. Over time he moved from early associate roles into a partnership where trial work shapes his day-to-day practice.
Edwards studied at Gonzaga University, completing legal studies in 2005 and earning his J.D. in 2008. Years later he returned to formal trial training, graduating from the Trial Lawyers College in 2021. That program is listed on his credentials and reflects a continuing investment in courtroom techniques and trial preparation.
His career began in 2008 as an associate at Smith Freed & Eberhard. Two years later he served as field counsel at The Law Offices of Andersen & Nyburg, a role that expanded his exposure to case management and on-the-ground work outside the office. In 2011 he joined Schauermann Thayer as an associate and became a partner there in 2013. Those positions show a steady progression in responsibility, from file preparation to leading matters and appearing in court.
Edwards holds licenses in Washington and Oregon. He has maintained an active presence in professional organizations in those states. He joined the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association in 2012. He has been involved with the Washington State Association for Justice since 2014, serving on its board and taking on the role of vice president beginning in 2022. His membership and leadership roles indicate ongoing engagement with peers on litigation practice and professional standards.
Colleagues describe Edwards as methodical in trial preparation and deliberate in courtroom presentation. The Trial Lawyers College credential and years of hands-on work at Schauermann Thayer inform his approach. He balances detailed case work with courtroom strategy. He has handled matters from initial pleadings through trial preparation and appearances, drawing on both academic training and practical experience.
He is based at Schauermann Thayer, where he works on cases in both Washington and Oregon. He currently focuses on trial practice and litigation in those jurisdictions.
