Scott Shelton
Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 About Scott Shelton
Scott Shelton is a lawyer based in Washington, DC and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Scott Shelton is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Covington & Burling LLP
Education: Northwestern University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Washington, DC
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