Atty. Scott Knott
Scott A. Knott serves as Of Counsel at Ferraro Law, where he focuses his practice on representing whistleblowers in complex tax fraud and tax controversy matters.
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Scott Knott is an Of Counsel based in Miami, Florida, practicing at The Ferraro Law Firm, P.A.. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on whistleblower. Admitted to practice in Florida (1999) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Claims U.S. Tax Court (2000). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 1999) and University of Rhode Island (B.S.B.A., 1994). Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott A. Knott serves as Of Counsel at Ferraro Law, where he focuses his practice on representing whistleblowers in complex tax fraud and tax controversy matters
- A nationally recognized figure in the tax whistleblower space, Mr. Knott was instrumental in founding Ferraro Law’s tax group in 2007, and he filed the firm’s first tax whistleblower claim—a program that now encompasses more than $1 billion in claims
- Over the course of his career, Mr. Knott has represented hundreds of clients before the IRS Whistleblower Office, U.S
- Tax Court, and federal courts, recovering tens of millions of dollars in whistleblower awards and handling disputes involving tax refunds and deficiencies worth hundreds of millions of dollars
- His client base includes high-net-worth individuals, foreign governments, multinational corporations, and disadvantaged taxpayers, reflecting his deep versatility and commitment to results at every level of representation
- Mr. Knott’s practice spans domestic and international tax issues, with significant experience across all phases of the tax controversy lifecycle—from IRS audits and appeals to whistleblower submissions, Court of Federal Claims and Tax Court litigation, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms such as Advance Pricing Agreements (APAs) and pre-filing agreements
- He personally oversees each stage of a case, maintaining direct client communication from initial whistleblower submission through resolution and appeal, including litigation over IRS award determinations
- In addition to civil matters, Mr. Knott has experience in criminal tax cases, representing whistleblowers in matters involving the IRS Criminal Investigation Division and the U.S
- Department of Justice
- With a reputation for precision, discretion, and tenacity, Mr. Knott remains one of the most trusted attorneys in the country for navigating high-stakes tax whistleblower litigation
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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.
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