Atty. W. Scott Hamilton

Atty. W. Scott Hamilton

Mr. Hamilton is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals of Florida and is licensed to practice in the State of Georgia.

Bradenton Bradenton 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About W. Scott Hamilton at a glance

W. Scott Hamilton is a Senior Partner based in Bradenton, Florida, practicing at Hamilton, Price & Marshall, P.A.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on personal injury, construction, adoption, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991), Florida (1991), and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2006). Educated at Mercer University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Florida Atlantic University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Manatee County Bar Association The Florida Bar Florida Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Serands clients in Bradenton, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Hamilton is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida, the Middle District of Florida, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals of Florida and is licensed to practice in the State of Georgia
  • His areas of concentration are civil litigation, focused on insurance defense, personal injury, construction litigation and adoption
  • Mr. Hamilton has been invited to present adoption seminars to audiences in and out of the State of Florida
  • Mr. Hamilton earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, with an emphasis on Political Science, and earned his Law Degree at Mercer University Law School in Macon, Georgia
  • Mr. Hamilton began his practice in Palm Beach County, Florida, and relocated to Bradenton, Florida with his family in 1994
  • He is currently a partner in the law firm of Price, Hamilton & Price, Chartered, and a member of the Manatee County Bar Association and Florida Bar

Practice Areas Explained

W. Scott Hamilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Scott Hamilton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

W. Scott Hamilton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Construction Law

W. Scott Hamilton is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Florida →

Adoption

W. Scott Hamilton is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Florida →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

W. Scott Hamilton is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Bradenton 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W. Scott Hamilton

Where is W. Scott Hamilton's law office located?
W. Scott Hamilton's law practice is located in Bradenton, Florida. The firm is Hamilton, Price & Marshall, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W. Scott Hamilton handle?
W. Scott Hamilton focuses on personal injury, construction, adoption, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has W. Scott Hamilton practiced law?
W. Scott Hamilton has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did W. Scott Hamilton go to law school?
W. Scott Hamilton earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact W. Scott Hamilton for a consultation?
You can contact W. Scott Hamilton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has W. Scott Hamilton received?
W. Scott Hamilton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mercer University Law School
- 1991
B.A.
Florida Atlantic University
- 1986

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 1991
Florida
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida Georgia U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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