Scott M. Crockett

Scott Crockett joined Wagstaff & Cartmell, of counsel, in 2004. He advises clients about their healthcare and medical malpractice US litigation exposures. Scott evaluates, manages and negotiates high exposure litigation on behalf of clients and assists clients in claim evaluation, policy drafting, coverage disputes, and auditing.

Scott received his BA in 1981 from Washburn University and his law degree in 1984 from the University of Kansas. He defended medical negligence and other cases in private practice before joining Employers Reinsurance Corporation (ERC), where he was Vice President in charge of all medical malpractice claims matters.

A member of the Kansas and Missouri Bar Associations and the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel, Scott is a frequent speaker, including these recent presentations:

• Presentation, PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society), Medical Professional Liability Symposium: "The Future of Medical Malpractice Claims", Chicago 2008
• Presentation, Catholic Health Initiatives Defense Counsel Meeting: Medical Malpractice Trends, A Reinsurer's Perspective", Cincinnati 2007
• Presentation, 2007 Lockton Health Care Fall Conference: "Mediation, Disclosure and Best Practice Defense Strategies in the Medical Malpractice Arena", Kansas City 2007
• Presentation, Adventist Health Defense Counsel Seminar: "Evolving Medical Malpractice Theories and Defenses", Los Angeles 2007
• Presentation, Bermuda Society of Healthcare Risk Management: "Medical Malpractice In The 21st Century", Bermuda 2006
• Presentation Willis Healthcare Practice Annual Forum: "Strategies for Defending the High Damage Claim", Nashville 2006
• Presentation, PLUS (Professional Liability Underwriting Society), Medical Professional Liability Symposium: "Minimizing Professional Liability Before and After Litigation", Chicago 2006
• Presentation: Mayo Clinics and Foundation, Legal Department Retreat "Medical Malpractice Litigation Trends and Emerging Strategies", Rochester, MN 2006
• Presentation Crittenden-Medical Insurance Conference: "Medical Malpractice Claims Trends", San Diego 2004