Timothy H. "Tim" Scott

Timothy H. "Tim" Scott

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
Timothy H. "Tim" Scott
Timothy H. "Tim" Scott
New Orleans, LA
Works at
Fisher Phillips LLP

171 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Tim Scott is a partner in the firm's New Orleans office. His practice emphasizes employment litigation, particularly the defense of harassment and discrimination claims. Tim has successfully handled a number of jury trials as well as cases before the courts of appeals.

Tim also advises employers on a day-to-day basis on issues relating to compliance with the various state and federal laws applicable to employers.

Finally, Tim handles traditional labor law matters before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), as well as arbitration of disputes involving collective bargaining agreements.

Tim also is a frequent lecturer to employer and lawyer groups on a variety of employment law topics including the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

He is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell and he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2012. He has also been listed in Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyerssince 2013.

Works at
Fisher Phillips LLP

171 Best Lawyers awards

Fisher Phillips LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Loyola University New Orleans, J.D., graduated 1991
  • Boston College, BA, graduated 1988

Bar Admissions

  • Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association
  • Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

Affiliations

  • Labor and Employment Law Section of the Louisiana Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment

Case History

Cases
  • Angeletti v. Gerry Lane Enterprises, Inc. & Gerald R. Lane
Jury verdict in favor of defense in a race discrimination/harassment lawsuit involving multiple plaintiffs.
  • Wyvill & Waldrop v. United Companies
Fifth Circuit reversed and rendered jury verdict resulting in complete defense victory.

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