Atty. Scott E. Perwin
Scott Perwin represents clients in antitrust matters, other commercial disputes, and bet-the-company litigation at trial and on appeal. With decades of experience, Scott has achieved successful results based on his clients’ litigation objectives and business goals.
Antitrust Law & More Attorney · Serving Miami, FL · 39+ Years Experience
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About Scott E. Perwin at a Glance
Scott E. Perwin is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Sperling Kenny Nachwalter PA. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Florida (1987). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1987) and Princeton University (M.A., 1981). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Antitrust (Miami) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott E. Perwin
- Scott Perwin represents clients in antitrust matters, other commercial disputes, and bet-the-company litigation at trial and on appeal
- With decades of experience, Scott has achieved successful results based on his clients’ litigation objectives and business goals
- Renowned in antitrust, Scott has been named Best Lawyers in America’s “Lawyer of the Year” for Miami six times in either Antitrust Litigation or Antitrust Law
- Scott’s work primarily focuses on the plaintiffs’ side, helping clients recover overcharges paid as a result of price-fixing cartels or unlawful exclusion of competition
- Scott has represented plaintiffs in a number of generic pharmaceutical exclusion cases, including many high-profile pay-for-delay cases
- He filed an amicus brief supporting the Federal Trade Commission in the Supreme Court case of FTC v
- Actavis
- He is a member of the ABA’s Antitrust Section and was a founding member of the Antitrust and Trade Regulation Law Certification Committee of the Florida Bar
Practice Areas Explained
Scott E. Perwin's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott E. Perwin handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Miami.
Business & Corporate Law in Miami
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Civil Litigation in Miami
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Appellate Practice in Miami
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Miami
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 Miami 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 venue, 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.
Miami Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Miami-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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Miami Choose Scott E. Perwin
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 E. Perwin's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott E. Perwin brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Scott E. Perwin can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Miami
A Miami-based practice means Scott E. Perwin 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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Common Legal Issues Scott E. Perwin Handles in Miami
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