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Scott Ritsema
Partner, Trial Lawyer
SILVER MEMBERNewport Beach, California 92660
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Biography
Scott Ritsema became a California personal injury lawyer because he wanted to represent people, not corporations. Scott is a Partner at Bisnar Chase and has been with the firm since 2008. He gleans maximum satisfaction from fighting every day to protect the rights of catastrophically injured individuals and helping them obtain the only form of justice available to them.
For the first decade of his career, Ritsema worked as a defense lawyer representing insurance companies and corporations. That experience gave him invaluable insight into how the other side thinks, strategizes, and attempts to minimize claims. Now, he uses that knowledge to advocate powerfully for injured plaintiffs.
Throughout his career, Mr. Ritsema has brought numerous cases to verdict and recovered significant compensation for his clients in cases involving catastrophic injuries, wrongful death, product liability, and other complex personal injury matters. He is recognized as a Top 100 Personal Injury Attorney and brings over 35 years of litigation experience to every case.
Scott is based in Newport Beach, California.
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Profile last reviewed: August 3, 2026
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Location
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP
1301 Dove St, STE 120
Newport Beach, California 92660
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Scott Ritsema focus on?
He concentrates on personal injury litigation, with particular emphasis on auto defect and product liability cases such as seatback failures, defective seatbelts, and airbag failures, as well as catastrophic injury and motor vehicle accident matters.
Where is Scott Ritsema licensed to practice?
He has been licensed by the State Bar of California since 1988 (Bar No. 138193). His firm, Bisnar Chase, is based in Newport Beach and serves clients across California.
What is Scott Ritsema's background before plaintiff work?
According to his firm and several directory profiles, he spent roughly the first decade of his career as a defense attorney representing corporations and insurance companies before transitioning to representing injured individuals.
What is Scott Ritsema's education?
He earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from UCLA in 1984 and a law degree from UC Davis School of Law in 1988.
How can someone contact Scott Ritsema?
He practices at Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP, 1301 Dove St., Suite 120, Newport Beach, CA 92660. The firm's general phone number is 800-561-4887, and the Newport Beach office line is 949-203-3814.
This information is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice or create an attorney–client relationship.
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