Atty. Thomas Scott
Thomas Emerson Scott is a Partner in the firm's Miami office. He was the U.S.
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Thomas Scott is a Partner based in Miami, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, tax, class action, litigation, and insurance. Educated at University of Miami J.D. University of Virginia LL.M. (—) and University of Miami B.A. Economics (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Associations •The Florida Bar •American Bar Association •United States District Judges' Association •Lawyers Advisory Committee for the Southern District of Florida •Judicial Nominating Committee for the Northern, Middle and Southern Districts of Florida. Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas Emerson Scott is a Partner in the firm's Miami office
- He was the U.S
- Attorney for the Southern District of Florida from 1997-2000
- During this time, his accomplishments include prosecution of racketeering and conspiracy charges against some of South Florida's most violent street gangs, Medicare fraud cases against four major health care companies, sweeping reforms in airline and airport security (with prosecutions ranging from cases against baggage handlers to airlines) for issues including drug smuggling and cargo safety, and prosecutions of corrupt politicians
- He is an active participant in the firm's SIU Fraud Division representing carriers by bringing affirmative complaints and counterclaims on their behalf
- Mr. Scott is listed in Who's Who in American Law and serves as the chairman of The Florida Bar's Standing Committee on Professionalism
- He was a Circuit Judge for the 11th Judicial Circuit for Dade County from 1979 to 1984
- He was appointed as a United States District Court Judge for the Southern District of Florida where he served from 1985 to 1990
- He was also an instructor at St. Thomas University School of Law, the University of Miami School of Law, the University of Florida Law School and Nova University Law School
- He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami, and a Master of Laws from the University of Virginia
- Mr. Scott is a Martindale-Hubbell rated A.V. attorney
- He is a member of The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association, The United States District Judges' Association and the Lawyers Advisory Cod States District Court of the Southern District of Florida and past Chairman of the Southern District Grievance Committee
- Selected as one of the top 1.7% of Civil Trial Lawyers in the State of Florida by Florida Trend Magazine Committee for the Southern District of Florida
- He is a member of The Judicial Nominating Committee, Northern, Southern and Middle Districts
- Additionally, he is a member and fellow of the Product Liability Advisory Council Foundation, Co-Chairman of The American Bar Association Committee on Discovery Under the Litigation Section, past Chairman on the Security Committee of the Unite (2005-2006)
- Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2007, 2009-2018)
- The Best Lawyers in America in the practice area of Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2009 - 2025) and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2025)
- His areas of expertise include banking and financial and class action litigation, aviation and marine/admiralty claims, defense of lawyers, directors, officers and corporate clients as well as handling appellate, SIU fraud investigations, coverage and bad faith matters
- He is also a well-recognized expert in the defense of white collar criminal investigations and charges from inception through trial and appeal
- Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Defendants, recognized since 2009 Super Lawyers 2006 - 2007, 2009 - 2019 Newsroom News •Full Dismissal - Federal Matter Involving Criminal and Tortious Conduct in France Recent Successful Trial, 1.10.2024 Publications Co-Authored with Eric Rieger, ' A View From the Bench: New Challenges in Federal Practice, ' CSK Article, 2014 •A View From the Bench: New Challenges in Federal Practice Publication, 8.12.2014
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 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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