Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2027 
Whether providing advice or defending clients engaged in litigation, a hallmark of Scott Burton’s practice is his attention to his clients’ strategic goals and associated risks. With experience handling a breadth of employment and traditional labor matters across the country, Scott is ready to partner with organizations of any size to navigate complex workforce matters impacting their business.
Scott Burton is a dedicated advocate for employers experiencing complex employment and labor-management issues. He has experience litigating on behalf of his clients before administrative, state, and federal courts in numerous jurisdictions. Scott regularly counsels clients regarding a broad range of employment matters, including claims of discrimination, wrongful termination, theft of trade secrets, violations of restrictive covenants, wage and hour violations, and other business torts.
In addition to employment matters, Scott has experience advising employers on traditional labor issues, including union organizing campaigns and unfair labor practices charges before the National Labor Relations Board. Clients also engage Scott to draft or review employer policies, handbooks, severance agreements, and all manner of restrictive covenants.
Previously, Scott worked at an AmLaw 100 firm in Washington, D.C., handling labor and employment matters for multi-national businesses and non-profits. Before that, Scott worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce where he defended the federal government against single-plaintiff and class-action suits.
