Porter Scott Insights: News
Porter Scott Turns 50!
Porter Scott proudly celebrates 50 years of dedicated litigation service in Sacramento, California.
ABOTA Elects New Member: Chad Tapp
We proudly welcome Chad Tapp to our roster of American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) attorneys.
Carl Calnero: Four Decades of Advocacy Close with a Quiet Exit and Lasting Legacy
After an incredible career, we are proud to celebrate the retirement of Carl Calnero.
Porter Scott Names Three New Partners in 2025
Porter Scott added three new partners to their partnership group. Dylan DeWit, Matthew Gross, and Cassandra “CJ” Ninke have all been elevated to shareholder status as of January 1, 2025…
Jon Corr Elected to ABOTA
Porter Scott is pleased to announce that this week Jon Corr was elected as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Since 1958, ABOTA has worked to advance the civil jury trial…
Chad Tapp elected to firm’s Board of Directors
The partners are proud to announce that Chad Tapp was unanimously elected to the firm’s Board of Directors. Chad started at the firm as an associate and became a partner through hard work and determination..
Porter Scott is excited to announce the addition of its newest shareholder, Jihan El Saouda
Jihan, originally born in Australia, was raised in Lebanon. Despite an early fascination with medicine, after witnessing injustice and seeing firsthand the unequal treatment of women in Lebanon, Jihan realized that her calling was to become a lawyer…
Remembering Terry Cassidy
Porter Scott is heartbroken to report the passing of our retired partner Terry Cassidy. He epitomized what it means to be a trial attorney at Porter Scott. Terry was a faithful advocate for his clients, always making sure his clients’ interests were protected…
45th Anniversary!
Porter Scott is proud to celebrate 45 years of representing clients in civil litigation. While the practice of law has changed in many respects over the last 45 years, we have remained consistent in our drive to help our clients achieve the best possible outcome…
Congratulations to our four newest attorneys!
Porter Scott is very proud to welcome to the California State Bar our four newest attorneys…
David Norton is Porter Scott’s Newest Shareholder
Porter Scott is excited to announce the addition of its newest shareholder, David Norton. David is a Wisconsin native and a graduate of McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento…
In Memoriam: Norm Prior
On July 5, 2019 our recently retired partner Norm Prior passed away while enjoying a trip to Mammoth with his family. Norm joined our firm in 1985 as a law clerk…
PS Attorney voted into ABOTA
Carl Fessenden was voted into ABOTA’s Sacramento Valley Chapter as a member. Fessenden is the 14th Porter Scott attorney to be honored with ABOTA membership…
Porter Scott’s Best of the Bar Honorees
Sacramento Business Journal honored 175 of the Sacramento region’s best attorneys with their 2018 Best of the Bar list…
Announcing Healthcare Litigation Team Lead
For over 30 years, Porter Scott has provided high quality representation to Northern California’s healthcare industry in complex cases involving all areas of medicine…
Meet ABOTA’s new Sacramento Valley Chapter president!
On January 24th, 2017, our managing partner, Carl Calnero, has been sworn in as ABOTA’s Sacramento Valley Chapter president…
Derek J. Haynes elected Firm Shareholder
Porter Scott is pleased to announce that Derek Haynes has been elected the firm’s newest shareholder, effective January 1, 2017…
Congratulations Terry!
Porter Scott congratulates Terry Cassidy on his recent retirement. A member of this firm for over 33 years…
#1-ranked litigation firm in Sacramento
Porter Scott has been named the top-ranked firm by the Sacramento Business Journal.
Porter Scott receives Hammie Award
In 2015, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento, with the help of its donors, volunteers and sponsors, built 9 homes in Sacramento County and 39 homes in Nicaragua…