Atty. Gordon Scott Arnott

Atty. Gordon Scott Arnott

Gordon Scott Arnott is a lawyer practicing admiralty tort litigation. Gordon Scott received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1977, and has been licensed for 40 years.

New York New York 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Gordon Scott Arnott at a glance

Gordon Scott Arnott is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Hill, Betts & Nash LLP. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1986), Pennsylvania (1986), New Jersey (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1995). Educated at Syracuse University (J.D., 1985) and United States Merchant Marine Academy (B.S., 1977). Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Gordon Scott Arnott is a lawyer practicing admiralty tort litigation
  • Gordon Scott received a B.S. degree from United States Merchant Marine Academy in 1977, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Gordon Scott practices at Hill, Betts & Nash LLP in New York, NY

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Gordon Scott Arnott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gordon Scott Arnott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Where is Gordon Scott Arnott's law office located?
Gordon Scott Arnott's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Hill, Betts & Nash LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gordon Scott Arnott handle?
Gordon Scott Arnott focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gordon Scott Arnott practiced law?
Gordon Scott Arnott has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Gordon Scott Arnott go to law school?
Gordon Scott Arnott earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1977).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Syracuse University
- 1985
B.S.
United States Merchant Marine Academy
- 1977

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1986
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1986
New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1995

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