Atty. Scott Austin Elder

Atty. Scott Austin Elder

Scott Austin Elder is a lawyer practicing litigation, toxic torts, products liability and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Atlanta Atlanta 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Austin Elder at a glance

Scott Austin Elder is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Alston & Bird LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia Illinois (1997). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1997) and Duke University (B.A., 1994). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Austin Elder is a lawyer practicing litigation, toxic torts, products liability and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Duke University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Scott practices at Alston & Bird LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Austin Elder's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Class Action

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Product Liability

Scott Austin Elder is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Scott Austin Elder is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Austin Elder

Where is Scott Austin Elder's law office located?
Scott Austin Elder's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Alston & Bird LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Austin Elder handle?
Scott Austin Elder focuses on personal injury, class action, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Scott Austin Elder practiced law?
Scott Austin Elder has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Scott Austin Elder go to law school?
Scott Austin Elder earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Scott Austin Elder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1997
B.A.
Duke University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

Georgia Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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