Attorneys
- Katie D. Archer
- Dennis R. Bailey
- J. Evans Bailey
- Jeffrey W. Blitz
- L. Peyton Chapman, III
- James R. Dickens, Jr.
- J. Scott Dickens
- Royal C. Dumas
- William I. Eskridge
- R. Mac Freeman, Jr.
- R. Brett Garrett
- William S. Haynes
- Paul M. James, Jr.
- Thomas H. Keene
- P. Andrew Laird, Jr.
- Daniel L. Lindsey, Jr.
- Katie Marie McEntyre
- Philip G. Piggott
- C. Dakota Rivers
- Philip A. Sellers, II
- T. Grant Sexton, Jr.
- Patrick M. Shegon
- Chris S. Simmons
- Charles C. Smith
- Frank J. Stakely
- Charles A. Stakely, V
- Helen Crump Wells
- Benjamin C. Wilson
Practice Groups
- Economic Development
- Construction Law
- Commercial, Complex, and Class Action Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Professional Liability and Licensure Matters
- Utility and Energy Law
- Insurance Defense and Coverage Law
- Labor and Employment Law
Education
- B.S., Auburn University, 1992
- J.D., Cumberland School of Law, 1996
Professional Memberships
- Alabama State Bar
Admitted To Practice
- All Alabama State Courts
- All Federal District Courts
- 11th Circuit Court of Appeals
Scott is a shareholder and member of the firm’s litigation section in the Birmingham office. His practice focuses on a diverse range of complex civil litigation, including construction law, business and commercial litigation, personal injury claims, and workers’ compensation. In the area of construction litigation, Scott represents a variety of stakeholders, including sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other design professionals. His practice extends beyond defense to include the prosecution of business and commercial claims, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing the diverse needs of clients within the construction and commercial industries. He also defends engineers, land surveyors, and architects against claims by the Alabama licensing boards for those professions. Additionally, Scott has extensive experience defending personal injury claims resulting from highway and premises accidents. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the litigation section, providing comprehensive representation across a wide range of business sectors.
Honors and Awards
Scott is AV peer review rated in Martindale Hubbell. He has also been recognized repeatedly by The Best Lawyers in America since 2019. Additionally, he was previously appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the Alabama State Bar Environmental Law Section, a committee that focuses on advancing environmental law at both the state and federal levels, fostering communication among professionals in the field.
Community Involvement
Scott is a past board member of Camp Smile-A-Mile, a nonprofit organization that provides support for children suffering from cancer and their families. He also supports Children’s Harbor and Magic Moments through annual fund raising events.
Scott is a shareholder and member of the firm’s litigation section in the Birmingham office. His practice focuses on a diverse range of complex civil litigation, including construction law, business and commercial litigation, personal injury claims, and workers’ compensation. In the area of construction litigation, Scott represents a variety of stakeholders, including sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and other design professionals. His practice extends beyond defense to include the prosecution of business and commercial claims, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing the diverse needs of clients within the construction and commercial industries. He also defends engineers, land surveyors, and architects against claims by the Alabama licensing boards for those professions. Additionally, Scott has extensive experience defending personal injury claims resulting from highway and premises accidents. Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the litigation section, providing comprehensive representation across a wide range of business sectors.
Honors and Awards
Scott is AV peer review rated in Martindale Hubbell. He has also been recognized repeatedly by The Best Lawyers in America since 2019. Additionally, he was previously appointed to serve on the Executive Committee of the Alabama State Bar Environmental Law Section, a committee that focuses on advancing environmental law at both the state and federal levels, fostering communication among professionals in the field.
Community Involvement
Scott is a past board member of Camp Smile-A-Mile, a nonprofit organization that provides support for children suffering from cancer and their families. He also supports Children’s Harbor and Magic Moments through annual fund raising events.
- B.S., Auburn University, 1992
- J.D., Cumberland School of Law, 1996
- Alabama State Bar
- All Alabama State Courts
- All Federal District Courts
- 11th Circuit Court of Appeals