Atty. Scott Atwood
Scott Atwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Scott, who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2026.
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Scott Atwood is a employment attorney based in Fort Myers, Florida, practicing at Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt PA. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Florida, The Florida Bar (1995). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Atwood is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management
- Scott, who practices law in Fort Myers, Florida, has been recognized since 2026
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Scott Atwood is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Myers are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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