S. Scott "Scott" Morrison

S. Scott "Scott" Morrison

Washington, DC recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
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101 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation Litigation - Real Estate

Biography

Litigation is disruptive and expensive. Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs. Scott Morrison helps real estate, construction and other businesses resolve their litigation matters so that they can get back to work. He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence.

Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes. He has handled numerous complex, "bet-the-company" cases in both federal and state courts. He also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings. He has represented clients in virtually every type of business litigation, including partnership and joint venture fights, complex landlord-tenant cases, breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud claims as well as valuation, construction, land use, lender liability and environmental suits. Many of his cases have involved landmark Washington, DC-area developments such as L'Enfant Plaza, Washington Harbour, Market Square and Gallery Place.

Scott additionally represents clients in misappropriation, false claims and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. He has previously been retained as special litigation counsel in bankruptcy, insurance and probate matters.As an appellate attorney, he has successfully managed matters before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.

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101 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1979
  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1979

Client Testimonials

Scott is an incredibly skilled litigator who understand the interplay of dialogue, story, fact and personalities to get his client to litigation victory. Litigation includes risk and chance, and Scott works tirelessly to win for his clients.

Mark Anderson (MGAC)

Scott remains the person I go to when the litigation matter requires tough, no-nonsense litigation and the stakes are very high. He is thoughtful and creative and willing to do what is necessary to get the job done. His reputation is solid and has been well-earned over the years.

Andy Pace (Akridge)

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Real Estate Law
Special Focus:
  • COVID-19

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