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).
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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.
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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
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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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