Atty. S. Scott "Scott" Morrison
Litigation is disruptive and expensive. Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs.
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About S. Scott "Scott" Morrison at a glance
S. Scott "Scott" Morrison is a business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Katten. Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Litigation is disruptive and expensive
- Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs
- Scott Morrison helps real estate, construction and other businesses resolve their litigation matters so that they can get back to work
- He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence
- Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes
- He has handled numerous complex, "bet-the-company" cases in both federal and state courts
- He also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings
- He has represented clients in virtually every type of business litigation, including partnership and joint venture fights, complex landlord-tenant cases, breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud claims as well as valuation, construction, land use, lender liability and environmental suits
- Many of his cases have involved landmark Washington, DC-area developments such as L'Enfant Plaza, Washington Harbour, Market Square and Gallery Place
- Scott additionally represents clients in misappropriation, false claims and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
- He has previously been retained as special litigation counsel in bankruptcy, insurance and probate matters.As an appellate attorney, he has successfully managed matters before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court
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S. Scott "Scott" Morrison's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases S. Scott "Scott" Morrison handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
S. Scott "Scott" Morrison is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
S. Scott "Scott" Morrison is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in District of Columbia →
S. Scott "Scott" Morrison is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
S. Scott "Scott" Morrison is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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