Scott A. Forman

Scott A. Forman

Miami, FL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Littler

257 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Biography

Scott A. Forman represents and advises employers in all aspects of employment law. He has a truly national practice, having handled matters in literally every state in the country. His established practice in employment litigation includes single-plaintiff, multi-plaintiff, and class action cases involving:

  • Wrongful termination
  • Breach of contract
  • Employment discrimination
  • Workplace harassment
  • Retaliation
  • Public accommodation
  • The enforcement and defense of restrictive covenants

    Scott litigates cases in federal and state courts around the country, as well as aggressively defends clients before various governmental agencies. Scott also represents clients in arbitrations and appellate matters. His successes include representing employers in several published decisions that provide employer-favorable case law.

    In addition to his litigation practice, Scott counsels employers on effective strategies for avoiding litigation and for preparing for litigation when unavoidable. He regularly advises employers on day-to-day personnel matters and practices.

    Scott also regularly conducts seminars on employment law matters and has been an invited guest speaker to various functions. His clients vary in size from small entities to Fortune 100 companies, including:

    • Retailers
    • Manufacturers
    • Restaurants
    • Automobile dealerships
    • Trucking corporations
    • Professional associations
    • Professional employer organizations

      Prior to joining Littler, Scott headed the employment law section of a Florida law firm.

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257 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • University of Florida, BA

  • Florida, The Florida Bar

  • National Association of Professional Employer Organizations - Member
  • Florida, The Florida Bar
  • National Association of Professional Employer Organizations - Member
  • Nova Southeastern University, J.D., graduated 1995
  • University of Florida, BA

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Retail
Awards:
  • Recipient, Leo Goodwin Legal Scholarship for Academic Performance
  • Named, Up & Comer, Labor & Employment - South Florida Business Journal, 2004-2009
  • Named, Top Lawyer, Labor & Employment - South Florida Business Journal, 2010-2011
  • Named, Top Attorney - South Florida Legal Guide, 2012

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
  • U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

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