City of Thousand Oaks: Scott re-wrote contracts to bring the City into complete compliance with recently passed laws and to protect the City against contractor claims.

The City of La Cañada Flintridge continues to retain Scott to supervise all legal issues associated with public works matters. His work included supervising all contract disputes and litigation. He also assisted with all legal issues concerning the design and installation of three new sewer projects worth more than $25 million.

City of La Cañada Flintridge: Scott recently advised the City on its City Hall construction project, which converted the headquarters of Sport Chalet into City Hall.

Some of his recent public works and construction projects include: Scott has supervised public works projects involving more than $14 billion in public funding and has represented cities, special districts and community colleges in hundreds of construction projects. Scott has attended more than 1,200 Brown Act meetings during his 30 years of practice representing public agencies. He has also served as general counsel for the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District, attending board meetings, providing advice on compliance with the Brown Act and conflict of interest laws, and overseeing legal issues that arise. He also serves as general counsel for the Gold Coast Health Plan, a public entity that provides Medi-Cal services to approximately 200,000 residents of Ventura County. In his role as city attorney, Scott attends City Council meetings and oversees all legal services. Scott serves as the city attorney for the City of Avalon. Based in the firm’s Los Angeles office, his practice concentrates on municipal and public entity representation, construction management and litigation.

Campbell is a partner and leader of Best Best & Krieger LLP's Municipal Law practice group.

Avalon by J. Scott Coatsworth