Av. Scott William Plankey

Av. Scott William Plankey

Scott Plankey was born in Holyoke, MA, but considers Augusta, GA to be his adopted hometown. During his formative years, he had the good fortune of living in the great states of Massachusetts, Florida, Missouri, Ohio, New Hampshire, and ultimately Georgia, which developed his ability to relate to clients from a multitude of regions and backgrounds.

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About Scott William Plankey at a glance

Scott William Plankey is a Managing Partner based in Tampa, Florida, practforg at Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor. They haand 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011). Educated at University of Miami School of Law (J.D., 2011). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Scott Plankey was born in Holyoke, MA, but considers Augusta, GA to be his adopted hometown
  • During his formative years, he had the good fortune of living in the great states of Massachusetts, Florida, Missouri, Ohio, New Hampshire, and ultimately Georgia, which developed his ability to relate to clients from a multitude of regions and backgrounds
  • He attended Lakeside High School, played basketball and was an active member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
  • Scott attended the University of Georgia, in Athens, and graduated with a B.A. in International Business in 1999
  • Scott returned to his alma mater in 2003, and received an MBA with concentrations in Corporate Finance, Consulting, and Risk Management in 2004
  • While in graduate school, he was a founding member of, and was selected as the VP of Professional Development for the Graduate Marketing Organization
  • Scott attended the University Of Miami School Of Law
  • While in law school, he worked as a legal intern for the Honorable Patricia Marino-Pedraza, the State Attorney’s Office of Miami-Dade County, and the Office of the General Counsel for Vital Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Before coming to work for the firm, Scott gained valuable experience working for the Seventh District Coast Guard Office of the Judge Advocate General
  • Scott is the Managing Partner for the firm’s Tampa Bay office
  • He concentrates his practice exclusively in Florida in the areas of civil litigation including automobile negligence, construction defect, insurance defense, first-party property, hotel & restaurant liability, negligent security, premises liability, windstorm and wrongful death
  • Through the use of aggressive litigation and timely mediation, Scott has secured numerous favorable settlements for his clients in both simple and complex litigation matters
  • Scott has also successfully argued dispositive motions in a number of cases throughout the state of Florida that have allowed for their economical and expeditious conclusion
  • Scott is a member in good standing with the Florida Bar
  • He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida
  • Additionally, Scott has been named a Super Lawyers© for his exceptional work in civil litigation
  • Scott was named Florida Trend Legal Elite NOTABLE - Managing Partner for 2023 and has been named in the 2022, 2023 and 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for Insurance Law
  • Scott now calls St. Petersburg, FL his home
  • He has volunteered with Habitat for Humanity and is an advocate for animal welfare, so much so that he recently adopted a 6-month old black Labrador retriever named Ripley rescued from a rural underpass
  • In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, going to the beach, and supporting the University of Georgia Bulldogs

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 substantiand 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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Where is Scott William Plankey's law office located?
Scott William Plankey's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Hightower, Stratton, Novigrod & Kantor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Scott William Plankey practiced law?
Scott William Plankey has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Scott William Plankey go to law school?
Scott William Plankey earned their education at (J.D., 2011).
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Eğitim

J.D.
University of Miami School of Law
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2011

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