
Stacy L. La Scala, Esq.
Professional Experience
Mr. La Scala possesses significant experience in insurance, construction defect, real estate
and contract disputes. His areas of practice include all aspects of pre-litigation and litigation
of construction defects, as well as a comprehensive understanding of insurance coverage,
claims and operations arising out of commercial general liability and property policies. He
commenced his legal career with the representation of developers, architects, engineers and
subcontractors in complex multi-party construction defect proceedings.
In addition to the representation of national property casualty carriers, as part of his practice,
he has also represented individuals and businesses with respect to their pursuit of bargained
for insurance benefits, as well as contract disputes involving a broad spectrum of issues. He
was instrumental in the recovery of over $30,000,000 in insurance proceeds on behalf of a
national property casualty carrier arising from construction defect litigation.
Mr. La Scala’s expertise was established when he joined the Travelers Property Casualty as
a Regional Director where he was responsible for construction defect claim operations in the
Southwestern United States, including, Nevada and Arizona. His role with Travelers then
expanded to Litigation Director, where he oversaw insurance litigation, including extra
contractual, subrogation, contribution and declaratory relief actions throughout the United
States. With a comprehensive background in construction defect litigation, claims handling
and coverage issues, he moved into private practice and represented individuals and
businesses in complex commercial litigation, including multi-party insurance bad faith and
contract disputes.
Education
University of California, San Diego
Sociology (1987, Cum Laude)
Psychology (1987, Cum Laude)
University of Sussex, United Kingdom,
Psychology (1985-1986)
University of San Diego, School of Law (1990, Juris Doctorate) Honors Negotiation
Professional Licenses
California State Bar (1990)
United States District Court - Northern, Central & Southern Districts (1990)
Professional Affiliations, Past & Present
National Conflict Resolution Center
United Policyholders
Insurance Community Center
San Diego County Bar Association, Litigation Section
San Diego Defense Lawyers
Southern California Defense Lawyers
Barristers Board of Directors
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