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Overview

Scott Atwood serves as the chair of our Labor and Employment Law Group. With an impressive career spanning nearly three decades, he has been a steadfast advocate for entrepreneurs, public entities, and businesses of all sizes across the United States, with a special focus on Florida and Georgia.

Throughout his  career, Scott has honed his practice in a wide array of employment law matters. He navigates complex cases involving Title VII, ADA, ADEA, and Section 1983, as well as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation claims. His deep understanding of FMLA leave, FLSA regulations, and state wage laws makes him as a resource for organizations facing such intricate employment issues. Scott is also an ally for business owners in matters of whistleblower claims, non-compete agreements, trade secrets, and contract disputes. In addition, he drafts and negotiates essential business contracts, including confidentiality and employment agreements, as well as operating and shareholder agreements.

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Scott leverages his extensive knowledge to provide clients with effective alternative dispute resolution strategies, minimizing the financial and temporal burdens often associated with litigation.

Scott’s commitment in the field has been widely recognized. Since 2019, he has consistently been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers in labor and employment law, and he has named a “Top Lawyer” by Naples Illustrated for five consecutive years (2020–2024). Earlier in his career, Scott distinguished himself as a Rising Star while working at prominent labor and employment boutiques in Atlanta, solidifying his reputation as a leading authority in the field. His law school achievements include serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Journal of International Law and receiving the President’s Award for exceptional service. Currently, he contributes to the University of Florida College of Law as an active member of its Alumni Council.

Scott addresses pertinent topics such as overtime pay regulations and civil rights in the workplace, including:

Outside of his professional life, Scott treasures time spent with his family, enjoys discovering new travel destinations, and is an avid follower of New England sports teams.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Scott is a dedicated community leader. He has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as past president of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation and chairing the Board of Directors for the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center. His leadership extends to the University of Florida Law Alumni Council, where he currently serves as the National Alumni Relations Chair, and the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class (2017).

In the past, Scott served on the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, including roles in the Executive Council and Disciplinary Committee. He held the position of chair for the Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Section from 2021 to 2022. Scott’s contributions also include past roles as president of the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, vice-chair of the Florida Bar’s Continuing Legal Education Committee, and president of the Lee County Bar Association. He was chair of the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association and a former member of various committees and organizations, including the Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and the Florida Bar’s inaugural Diversity Committee.

Scott’s commitment to community service extends to his role on the Allocations Committee for the United Way of Lee County and his participation in the Executive Committee of the Dartmouth Club of Georgia.

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