Atty. Scott A. Elder
Scott Elder is the leader of the firm’s products liability group and represents corporations in complex litigation throughout the country. Clients call on Scott for his extensive experience in mass torts and class actions as well as in individual cases alleging personal injuries from defective products.
Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants & More Attorney · Serving Atlanta, GA
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About Scott A. Elder at a Glance
Scott A. Elder is a class action and product liability attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. Admitted to practice in Georgia, United States. Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott A. Elder
- Scott Elder is the leader of the firm’s products liability group and represents corporations in complex litigation throughout the country
- Clients call on Scott for his extensive experience in mass torts and class actions as well as in individual cases alleging personal injuries from defective products
- In the class action area, he frequently litigates cases that intersect the areas of product defect and false advertising and also provides advice on advertising claim construction, product development, and risk mitigation
- Scott’s experience in products liability personal injury litigation includes pharmaceuticals, asbestos, silica, chemicals, automobiles, and consumer equipment and electronics
- Scott is experienced in multi-district litigation and also serves as national counsel for clients with litigation around the country
- He frequently litigates cutting-edge scientific or technical issues involving medical causation and has worked with a wide range of expert witnesses
- Scott was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2016
- He received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University, where he was a member of the Vanderbilt Law Review and the Order of the Coif
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Scott A. Elder's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Elder handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Class Action in Atlanta
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Product Liability in Atlanta
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Scott A. Elder
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott A. Elder's practice in the field of class action and product liability.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering class action and product liability, Scott A. Elder can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Scott A. Elder attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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