Design professionals draw upon their experience on past projects for the benefit of their clients on future projects. Scott does too.
For nearly 20 years, Scott has served as a lead trial lawyer for design professionals in the Mid-Atlantic region. Approaching every engagement with an eye towards developing a cost-effective approach to meet his client’s objectives, Scott draws upon his years of experience to understand the details of the project and the nature of the issues presented in order to develop a thoughtful, cost-effective strategy moving forward.
In every case, Scott immerses himself in the contracts, plans, and specifications at issue. He recognizes how contracts are used in the construction industry to manage and allocate risk. He knows how plans and specifications are supposed to be used in the construction industry. And he understands how to use contract language, plans, and specifications to persuade the fact-finder, whether judge, jury, or arbitrator.
While Scott’s practice is focused on assisting design professionals involved in disputes, he encourages his clients to implement risk management strategies targeted towards avoiding claims. Scott draws upon lessons learned in the courtroom to assist his clients in negotiating for inclusion of risk management provisions in their contracts.
Education
- Widener University School of Law, J.D.
- University of Delaware, B.A.
Highlights
Thought Leadership
- "Restrictive Covenants for Design Professionals in the DMV," Co-Author (2026)
- "A View from the Courtroom: Three Provisions Every Design Contract Should Include," Author (2025)
- "The FTC's Sweeping Ban on Non-Competes: What Does It Mean for Design Firms?," Co-Author (2024
- "When the Best Laid Plans are Thwarted: Force Majeure Provisions in Contracts," Co-Author (2024)
- "'It's the Architect's Fault' -- Or Is It," Author (2023)
- "Artificial Intelligence and Natural Liability," Co-Author (2023)
- "Tips from the Bar: 3 Things to Consider Post-Pandemic," Co-Author (2022)
- "Tips From the Bar: Best Practices in Project Documentation," Co-Author (2022)
- "The Dispute Resolution Process: The Steps in the Process," Author (2021)
- "The Dispute Resolution Process: Choice of Law and Forum Selection," Author (2021)
- "The Dispute Resolution Process: Preparing for a Successful Mediation," Author (2021)
- "Weathering The Storm: The Standard Of Care In The Age Of COVID-19," Author (2020)
- "The Protocols of Construction: The Written Contract," Author (2020)
- "The Protocols of Construction: The RFI," Author (2020)
