Atty. Scott MacLatchie
Scott MacLatchie is a Partner in our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has nearly forty years’ experience as a trial attorney, law enforcement officer, and consultant to law enforcement agencies. Scott has served as trial counsel for numerous law enforcement agencies on both coasts, and has defended class action litigation involving conditions at the Los Angeles County Jail, the nation’s largest municipal jail system.
Product Liability Litigation - Defendants Attorney · Serving Charlotte, NC
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About Scott MacLatchie at a Glance
Scott MacLatchie is a product liability attorney based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Hall Booth Smith PC. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott MacLatchie
- Scott MacLatchie is a Partner in our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has nearly forty years’ experience as a trial attorney, law enforcement officer, and consultant to law enforcement agencies
- Scott has served as trial counsel for numerous law enforcement agencies on both coasts, and has defended class action litigation involving conditions at the Los Angeles County Jail, the nation’s largest municipal jail system
- He regularly handles cases in both federal and state courts at both the trial level and on appeal
- In addition to his active litigation practice, Scott also serves as police attorney for six police departments in the Charlotte region
- He also appears as an on-air commentator for Charlotte’s ABC affiliate on high profile law enforcement topics
- Scott served 42 years as a reserve deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department before retiring in 2021
- Scott spent most of that time in patrol assignments, including a 22-year stint at LASD’s Special Enforcement Bureau, working saturation patrol in target areas countywide
- Due to Scott’s background, he is often engaged to educate and provide counsel to law enforcement leadership and frontline officers on liability issues such as the use of force, day-to-day operational matters, and the challenges posed by First Amendment auditors and other constitutional activists
- To address the latter topic, Scott developed a training class, “Dangerous Crossroads Ahead: The Intersection of the First and Fourth Amendments.” Since 2016, Scott has presented this training to law enforcement and risk management audiences across the country
- Scott earned a Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University, where he was named to the Dean’s List and participated in the Moot Court Honors Program
- He also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California
- He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Legal Officers’ Section and was voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott MacLatchie handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Charlotte.
Product Liability in Charlotte
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Charlotte
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Charlotte Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Charlotte-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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Why Clients in Charlotte Choose Scott MacLatchie
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 MacLatchie's practice in the field of product liability.
Focused Product Liability Practice
Concentrating on product liability means Scott MacLatchie's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Charlotte
A Charlotte-based practice means Scott MacLatchie 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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