Atty. Justin E. Scott

Atty. Justin E. Scott

Mr. Scott is a shareholder in the law firm of Babcock Scott & Babcock where he practices in the areas of construction litigation and insurance defense.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (801) 531-7000

Profile Summary

About Justin E. Scott at a glance

Justin E. Scott is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on construction, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in Utah (2001) and U.S. District Court, District of Utah (2001). Educated at J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University (J.D., 2001) and University of Utah (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Utah State Bar. Serves clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Scott is a shareholder in the law firm of Babcock Scott & Babcock where he practices in the areas of construction litigation and insurance defense
  • Mr. Scott has represented owners, developers, contractors, suppliers, engineers and homeowners in the prevention and resolution of construction claims and disputes
  • Mr. Scott received his B.A. from the University of Utah, with honors, and his J.D. from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School
  • Mr. Scott is a member of the Utah State Bar and is licensed to practice law in all Courts in the State of Utah and the 10th Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Mr. Scott is active in the Litigation and Construction Law Sections of the Utah State Bar, and previously served on the New Lawyers Continuing Legal Education Board where he was involved in organizing and presenting Continuing Legal Education courses to members of the Utah State Bar
  • Mr. Scott is the author of Subcontractor Construction Defects: Are You Covered?, which was published in the Intermountain Contractor in April of 2008
  • Mr. Scott has been recognized as a Rising Star in Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine and Utah Business Magazine and has been named among Utah's Legal Elite in the area of Construction law in Utah Business Magazine

Practice Areas Explained

Justin E. Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

Justin E. Scott is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Justin E. Scott is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →

Mediation & Arbitration

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Justin E. Scott is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Justin E. Scott

Where is Justin E. Scott's law office located?
Justin E. Scott's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Babcock Scott & Babcock, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Justin E. Scott handle?
Justin E. Scott focuses on construction, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Justin E. Scott practiced law?
Justin E. Scott has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Justin E. Scott go to law school?
Justin E. Scott earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Justin E. Scott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Justin E. Scott received?
Justin E. Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
J. Reuben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University
- 2001
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 2001

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