About : Carness Law Firm, PLLC

The Carness Law Firm represents clients throughout Western Washington and across the state in communities such as Edmonds, Lynnwood, Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Bothell and Everett. Our practice focuses on:

Personal Injury
Medical Negligence
Legal Negligence

Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Construction Site Injuries

Consumer Protection
Insurance Disputes

If you are just starting the process of seeking legal advice or you are looking for a change of direction, many people have chosen to work with the Carness Law Firm because of our record of success and our attention to each client’s individual needs.

Call us at 425.420.2880, or toll free at 855.894.1679.

Client Testimonials

Cannot Recommend More Highly

Scott Carness was a referral turned absolute godsend; I cannot speak of him more highly. In addition to being an expert in his field with an affinity for accuracy and attention to detail, he was incredibly respectful and empathetic during a somewhat touchy and personal case. I always felt I was in good hands with Scott, and I’m very pleased with the outcome of working with him.

” . . . an outstanding lawyer.”

Scott Carness is an outstanding lawyer. He will go the extra mile for you to help you with your case and truly understands every individual’s situation. I would recommend him to my friends and I would definitely call on his services if I had the misfortune of being a victim in a car wreck again.

– A Personal Injury Client

“Scott kept our long ordeal human and hopeful”

We would have given up. We were overwhelmed, confused, frightened, and embarrassed. Scott was calm and determined. He worked like a machine; he made sure that at every stage we understood what was happening, what was at stake, and what we needed to do next. Scott kept our long ordeal human and hopeful, and brought us at last to success with dignity.

-E.W. – medical malpractice client

“Focused, organized, and looks out for client’s interest.”

Scott, let me take this occasion to tell you that given all the facts and circumstances of my case that made it not to be a Garden Variety injury case, you did a great job in my case. You were organized, caring, and accommodating to your client’s special circumstances and worked to the best of my interest within that framework.

I am glad I switched to you as my attorney, and I am grateful to you in taking my case when I came to you.

I learned a few things in the process as well, and measured and experienced my own weaknesses and strengths which is something I appreciated in working with you.

I will not hesitate to recommend you as well as attorney Kendra Long in the future to any of my friends, etc. should they need a personal injury representation. So thank you again for the great job of treating your client the right way and getting the best result you could get given the nuances of the case.

– A personal injury client

“There was no one else that could have done what you did”

I just want to thank you so much for taking my case and for doing such a good job. As I look back on my hard case, I appreciated all the difficulty you helped me and my family through. There was no one else that could have done what you did to help my case along. Your knowledge and expertise were essential. Thank you again for a successful case.

-R.R. – assault / personal injury client

“Always kept me informed . . .”

Scott Carness did a great job. No problems whatsoever. Always kept me informed and advised me on the different options available to me. I would not hesitate to recommend him to someone needing his services.

(B.E. – Legal Malpractice / Personal Injury Client)

“Way Beyond My Expectations”

Scott is AMAZING he is very easy to work with. This lawsuit I had was a very hard case not only by a legal stand point but a personal and emotional one, it was from the wrongful loss of my dad. Scott knew how this was such a tromatic case for the family and he really took it to heart and went way beyond my expectations. By the time of the settlement which was about a year to us he ended up being part of our family. He is very caring and really listend to us. I believe all lawyers should take a class from him… By the way we won..

“…always gracious, informative and helped keep our anxieties to a minimum.”

Scott was excellent in helping us sort out, prepare and and gain a settlement in our malpractice suit against another lawyer. He was always gracious, informative and helped keep our anxieties to a minimum. I highly recommend Scott and his firm.

– KF, a lawsuits & disputes client

” . . . a balanced approach to get the best results . . .”

I’ve known Scott for several years now. I won’t hesitate for a moment when it comes to recommending his services to others. He’s one of the good guys. Scott will take as much time as needed to explain all the details of your particular case. He will explain what you can expect as things progress. He is an honest man who will not mislead you or take advantage of you in any way.

Although Scott possesses more than an average amount of honesty and integrity, don’t take that for being soft. When it comes to representing you in a difficult legal matter he knows his business. He understands how to apply a balanced approach to get the best results for his client. That might mean firm decisive action one day or the slow, patient, “pocker-face” approach the next. His has a great set of tools to work with and the skill to use each as needed.

Scott will do a very good job for you.

– DK, a car accident client

” … his ability to really listen.”

I am extremely glad I hired Scott for my personal injury case. What was obvious and impressive from our initial meeting was his friendliness, his courtesy, his sense of humor and his ability to really listen. Having been in a frightening auto accident, I was feeling vulnerable, and he put me right at ease. He answered all my questions with patience, and was extremely personable.
As the months went by, Scott always kept me apprised of the progress of the case. Any time I contacted him with questions or concerns, he responded to me promptly and politely.
When it came time for the settlement negotiations, Scott explained his thinking regarding our steps forward, and gave me options to consider. Having the benefit of his sage advice helped me make the right decisions as we moved ahead. Scott achieved a reasonable, realistic and satisfying settlement for me.
I would absolutely recommend Scott to anyone who suffers from a personal injury and needs an attorney who is kind and personable, smart, extremely knowledgeable in his field, and willing to fight for what is right for his clients.