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Three Decades of Fighting for the Injured—and Winning.
Scott Charnas has spent his career handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, advocating for victims in matters with life-altering consequences. He approaches each case with precision, focusing on facts, strategy, and preparation. Clients trust him for his honesty, resolve, and commitment to results when it matters most.
A 30-Year Track Record in High-Stakes Litigation
Scott has spent his entire career handling catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His results speak for themselves, with decades of multi-million-dollar recoveries across major accidents, premises liability claims, and complex negligence cases.
Landmark Cases
with Lasting Impact
Scott has been involved in landmark litigation, including representing the victim in the first nationally televised rape trial, the so-called “Big Dan’s” case, later examined in Netflix’s Trial by Media (Episode 5); bringing the first case against the manufacturer of the now-discredited dental appliance, “AGGA”, eventually contributing to its being pulled from the market.
Selective, Strategic, and Personally Involved
Scott doesn’t run a volume practice. He takes on select cases so he can devote the time, strategy, and direct attention each one requires. Clients work with him personally; a key reason he consistently delivers strong results in cases others won’t touch.
It's Why Clients Choose Scott Charnas
When Everything Is on the Line
“From the moments of our first consultation through the process of litigation, negotiation and ultimate settlement, I felt fully confident in Scott’s ability to represent me with integrity. This was very important to me, I wanted to be represented by a lawyer I could be sure would not only act in my best interests, but work for me in a way which was congruent to my ethics.　 Scott was that person. He took care to be compassionate as well as professional. I am forever grateful for his being there for me when I needed counsel.”
– G. Benkert
As Seen
on Netflix
Trial by Media: “Big Dan’s” examines the collision of justice, media, and public scrutiny in one of the most disturbing televised trials of its time. Featuring legal insight from Scott Charnas, the episode unpacks how live coverage reshaped the courtroom—and forever altered the lives of those involved.
When Everything Falls Apart, We Help You Rebuild
One moment can redraw the rest of your life. A devastating accident, a catastrophic fall, a medical failure — suddenly you’re facing surgeries, lost income, and a system designed to overwhelm you when you’re at your most vulnerable. In high-stakes markets like New York and Boston, you need more than a lawyer. You need a strategist who knows how to win.
Scott Charnas has spent his career representing victims in cases where the consequenc
es are permanent and the opposition comes prepared. He understands the pressure, the fear, and the financial uncertainty that follow a life-altering injury — and he steps in to take on that burden with precision and force.
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If an accident has changed your life, you deserve a lawyer who brings the same intensity and focus to your case that you bring to rebuilding your future. Scott delivers that — every time.