Atty. Scott David Cahalan

Atty. Scott David Cahalan

Mr. Scott David Cahalan is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, sustainability, construction mediation and 3 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott David Cahalan at a glance

Scott David Cahalan is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, construction, environmental, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1994), U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. of GA (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1999). Educated at University of Georgia (J.D., 1994) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1984). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Scott David Cahalan is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, sustainability, construction mediation and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Scott practices at Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott David Cahalan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Construction Law

Scott David Cahalan is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Georgia →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Scott David Cahalan is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Georgia →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Scott David Cahalan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 David Cahalan

Where is Scott David Cahalan's law office located?
Scott David Cahalan's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Smith, Gambrell & Russell, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott David Cahalan handle?
Scott David Cahalan focuses on business, construction, environmental, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Scott David Cahalan practiced law?
Scott David Cahalan has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Scott David Cahalan go to law school?
Scott David Cahalan earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1984).
How can I contact Scott David Cahalan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott David Cahalan received?
Scott David Cahalan's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia
- 1994
B.S.
Iowa State University
- 1984

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Dist. Ct., N. Dist. of GA
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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