Atty. Timothy H. "Tim" Scott
Tim Scott is a partner in the firm's New Orleans office. His practice emphasizes employment litigation, particularly the defense of harassment and discrimination claims.
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Timothy H. "Tim" Scott is a employment and litigation attorney based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association and Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Loyola University New Orleans (J.D., 1991) and Boston College (BA, 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Tim Scott is a partner in the firm's New Orleans office
- His practice emphasizes employment litigation, particularly the defense of harassment and discrimination claims
- Tim has successfully handled a number of jury trials as well as cases before the courts of appeals
- Tim also advises employers on a day-to-day basis on issues relating to compliance with the various state and federal laws applicable to employers
- Finally, Tim handles traditional labor law matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as well as arbitration of disputes involving collective bargaining agreements
- Tim also is a frequent lecturer to employer and lawyer groups on a variety of employment law topics including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
- He is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012
- He has also been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyerssince 2013
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Timothy H. "Tim" Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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