Scott E. Ashby
Partner, San Diego

Certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization Workers' Compensation Law
Mr. Ashby is a Partner in the San Diego office of Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen. He is a Certified Specialist in Workers' Compensation Law by the State Bar of California and is an active member of the American Bar Association and the San Diego County Bar Association.
EDUCATION
Mr. Ashby earned dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in English and Film and Television Production from California State University, Long Beach in 2001 and received his Juris Doctor from Chapman University's Dale E. Fowler School of Law in 2008.
BACKGROUND
Before practicing law, Mr. Ashby gained diverse professional experiences that shaped his perspective and work ethic. In his younger years he spent two years working at a ski shop in Mammoth Lakes, CA, worked at a salmon cannery in Alaska, and later worked in the film industry in Hollywood, all prior to attending law school. These experiences give him a unique appreciation for the wide range of industries he now represents in his legal practice.
After admission to the California Bar, Mr. Ashby began his legal career as an associate with a workers' compensation firm in Orange County before relocating to San Diego in 2011.
As a Partner at Dietz, Gilmor & Chazen, Mr. Ashby is dedicated to providing strategic, effective, and client-focused representation in all areas of workers' compensation defense. He has developed particular expertise in the defense of homeowner's policy claims, asbestos claims, and carve-out claims, and is recognized for his commitment to delivering both high-quality advocacy and responsive client service.
Away from the office Mr. Ashby is a devoted supporter of the San Diego Gulls, holding season tickets and rarely missing a home game. He enjoys traveling with his wife, Sheree, and spending time outdoors with their vizsla, Tawny.