Atty. Scott M. Whitley

Atty. Scott M. Whitley

Scott Whitley was born in Summit, NJ in 1959. He graduated from College of William & Mary in 1981 with a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration).

Tampa Tampa 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott M. Whitley at a glance

Scott M. Whitley is a Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Morgan & Morgan. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Florida (1985) and New Jersey (1985). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1985) and College of William & Mary (B.A. Stetson, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memberships •Hillsborough County Bar Association •American Bar Association •American Association for Justice •Florida Justice Association •Certified by American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) •Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1997. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Whitley was born in Summit, NJ in 1959
  • He graduated from College of William & Mary in 1981 with a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
  • After working for a year for Emery Airfreight, Mr. Whitley attended Stetson Law School 1982 and transferred to, and graduated from, University of Florida Law School in 1985
  • He has practiced insurance defense for 5 years in Miami and then 5 years in Tampa before joining this firm in 1996
  • Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Practice since 1997 and American Board of Trial Advocates since 2003
  • Recent Wins Pearson v
  • LabCorp $3,000,000 Medical Malpractice 1999 Paree v
  • Lawrence $2,170,000 Medical Malpractice 2017 Scott v
  • Billings $1,500,000 Medical Malpractice 2004 Northup v
  • Acken $1,329,280 Medical Malpractice 2004 Woodworth v
  • Zaki $1,200,000 Medical Malpractice 2001 Jimison v
  • Welsh $600,000 Medical Malpractice 2020 Smith v
  • Florida Mental Health $500,000 Medical Malpractice 1999 Hollifield v
  • Laukhuf $310,000 Medical Malpractice 1999 Dannewitz v
  • Brandywine Financial Services Corp $117,000 Car Accident 2012

Practice Areas Explained

Scott M. Whitley's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 Tampa 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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Frequently Asked

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Where is Scott M. Whitley's law office located?
Scott M. Whitley's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Morgan & Morgan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott M. Whitley handle?
Scott M. Whitley focuses on medical malpractice. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Scott M. Whitley practiced law?
Scott M. Whitley has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Scott M. Whitley go to law school?
Scott M. Whitley earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A. Stetson, 1981).
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What awards or recognition has Scott M. Whitley received?
Scott M. Whitley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1985
B.A. Stetson
College of William & Mary
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1985
New Jersey
Admitted: 1985

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