Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2009 
Scott Oostdyk resolves serious commercial litigation for businesses of all sizes, major corporations, and governments facing their most consequential disputes—ranging from contract battles, insurance recovery actions, and employment conflicts to high-stakes product liability and commercial claims. What distinguishes Scott’s approach to advocacy is his rare combination of courtroom prowess and strategic foresight, honed through prior government leadership experience. Scott understands governmental issues uniquely from his time adjacent to a Governor’s cabinet. Scott doesn’t just win or focus on realizing the best possible outcome of a dispute; he creates solutions and identifies leverage, in and out of court, that account for business realities, regulatory exposure, and long-term operational impact.
Scott’s trial record includes successful jury verdicts in state and federal courts nationwide, as well as in international arbitrations conducted under multiple nations’ legal frameworks. He’s particularly sought after for his track record of advantageous results challenging federal rules before the D.C. Circuit and defending environmental class actions—matters where litigation intersects with regulatory risk.
Having managed billions of dollars in public resources as Virginia’s Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Resources, Scott is fluent in institutional pressure points and regulatory landscapes that most litigators miss, which often translate directly into client value. Managing twelve state agencies with combined budgets exceeding $4B sharpened Scott’s acuity in anticipating how institutions respond under pressure, navigate bureaucratic obstacles, and identify vulnerabilities before they become crises. As a result, he can spot litigation risks others overlook and structures preventive strategies that keep businesses out of court entirely.
In July 2019, a Princeton Tigers Football committee of coaches and players recognized Scott, a 1982 alumnus, as one of its “best-ever players,” citing his achievements as a tight end on the Princeton offense. The Princeton football program is one of the nation’s oldest, having played Rutgers in the first intercollegiate football game ever held.
