Atty. Scott W. Dutton
Scott Dutton founded the firm in September 2001 and has overseen its growth to 35 attorneys serving clients from seven offices across the state of Florida. He has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by The Florida Bar since 1992.
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Scott W. Dutton is a Member based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Dutton Law Group, P.A.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984) and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida (1984). Educated at Ohio Northern University, Pettit College of Law (J.D., 1984) and Florida International University (B.A., 1982). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Dutton founded the firm in September 2001 and has overseen its growth to 35 attorneys serving clients from seven offices across the state of Florida
- He has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Practice by The Florida Bar since 1992
- Mr. Dutton handles matters involving appellate law, bad faith claims, casualty insurance defense, fraud & SIU, personal injury protection (PIP), and products liability
- He is a frequent CLE guest lecturer on a wide range of claims-related topics
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
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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