Scott E. Hartley

Scott E. Hartley is a Burlingame attorney who advises businesses and families on legal matters affecting their assets, financial interests, and long-term plans. He has practiced on the San Francisco Peninsula and throughout Northern California for more than 25 years. Scott works with clients whose decisions involve both business and personal considerations and places importance on understanding their practical objectives. His counseling also extends to nonprofit organizations, reflecting a career that combines private client representation with involvement in civic and charitable institutions.

Scott studied at the University of California, Berkeley, and Hastings College of Law in San Francisco. Those institutions provided the academic foundation for his California legal career and his work advising clients on business and family concerns. His education is complemented by decades of practice in the Peninsula’s business community, where attorneys often need to account for the relationship between business ownership, property, and family financial matters. He draws on that background when helping clients assess their available legal choices.

Scott has represented businesses and families across the Peninsula, helping them address issues connected with their economic goals and the protection of wealth. His practice also includes legal counseling for nonprofit organizations and pro bono assistance. Rather than treating legal questions in isolation, he works with clients whose financial interests may involve several related decisions. His experience serving community organizations adds perspective on governance and the responsibilities that accompany organizational management and planning.

Scott E. Hartley belongs to the San Mateo County and San Francisco bar associations. He has also been active in leadership roles with local community organizations and previously served as president of the Rotary Club of Burlingame. These activities complement a practice that depends on maintaining relationships with people, businesses, and nonprofits in the region. Scott’s professional approach centers on practical advice, ongoing community involvement, and helping clients consider legal choices in light of their broader financial priorities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Hartley Law
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, San Mateo Bar Association
• Member, San Francisco Bar Association
• Past-President, Rotary Club of Burlingame
• Member, Peninsula Temple Beth El
• Member, Peninsula Jewish Community Center

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of California, Hastings College of the Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California – Berkeley
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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