W. Scott "Scott" McGinness, Jr.

W. Scott "Scott" McGinness, Jr.

Chattanooga, TN recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005
Miller & Martin PLLC

63 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Corporate Law Securities / Capital Markets Law

Biography

Scott McGinness concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, securities, investment management and banking. He has represented numerous companies in the purchase and sale of stock and assets, with transaction sizes in excess of $200 million, including transactions involving overseas entities. He represents publicly traded companies as well as privately owned entities.

Mr. McGinness heads the firm's Investment Management Group which advises broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment funds and others involved in the financial services industry. The group represents investment managers and entities which have in excess of $2 billion under management.

Mr. McGinness was a Lieutenant, J.G. in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1973.

Miller & Martin PLLC

63 Best Lawyers awards

Miller & Martin PLLC logo

Overview

  • The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Dartmouth College, B.A.

  • Tennessee, Tennessee
  • Tennessee, Tennessee
  • The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Dartmouth College, B.A.

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Corporate Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2011 - Corporate Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2025)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2019)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2017)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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