Scott A. Padgett

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Professional Experience / Bio

Scott’s practice is focused on resolving and providing advice to avoid business, construction, property and insurance disputes. His clients include contractors, manufacturers, commercial landlords and tenants, condominium and homeowners associations, lenders and various business and professional licensees.

Prior to joining Rogers Towers, Scott was an Assistant State Attorney in Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit.

Areas of Practice

Litigation
Business Disputes
Construction Law
Commercial Litigation
Insurance Litigation
Real Estate Litigation
Government and Regulatory
Administrative Law and Professional Licensing

Education

  • University of Florida, B.S., Zoology, 2002
  • Florida State University College of Law, J.D, 2005

Awards & Distinctions

  • Fellow, Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Florida Super Lawyers®, “Rising Star”(Construction Litigation), 2012-2020
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation – Construction), 2021-2024
  • The Best Lawyers in America® (Construction Law), 2023-2024
  • Book Awards in Property I and State Constitutional Law, Florida State University College of Law
  • Journal of Land Use and Environmental Law, Florida State University College of Law
  • Dean’s List, Florida State University College of Law

Bar Association Membership

  • The Florida Bar
  • Jacksonville Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • All Florida State Courts
  • U.S. District Courts, Middle District of Florida

Legal Certifications

  • Board Certified in Construction Law, The Florida Bar

Professional & Community Involvement

  • JDRF North Florida Chapter, Chairman of Nominating and Board Development Committee, 2017
  • JDRF North Florida Chapter, Board of Directors, 2014-present
  • Construction Law Committee for The Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of The Florida Bar
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Chairman of Construction Law Committee, 2019-2020
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Vice Chairman of Construction Law Committee, 2018-2019
  • The Chester Bedell American Inn of Court, Associate
  • Certified Special Assistant Public Defender, Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit (pro bono criminal defense), 2010
  • Nassau County Mental Health Court Task Force, 2007-2008
  • Presenter: Guest Lecture, “The Role of a Prosecutor,” University of North Florida Court Systems Course, 2007