Melissa Scott

Labor and Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

3.0 (1 reviews)

Jacksonville, Florida

4+ years experience

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

803-799-2000

https://www.nelsonmullins.com/professionals/melissa-scott#main

100 Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2700 Fort Lauderdale FL US

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Bio

Melissa Scott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law - Employee, Labor and Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Melissa, who practices law in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Melissa is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Labor and Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Employee
Recognized: Labor and Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

University of Miami School of Law, J.D., graduated 2018

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Reviews

Angela Parker

2 weeks ago

Competent on employment issues, but communication could improve

I hired Melissa Scott at Nelson Mullins to assist with a severance negotiation after a sudden layoff from my previous employer in Jacksonville. Her background in both employee and management-side labor and employment law was evident; she understood the nuances of my position and the company's likely perspective. Her recognition by Best Lawyers in this specific field gave me confidence in her technical knowledge, which proved solid. The final agreement we secured was fair and addressed my key concerns regarding non-compete clauses and payout structure. However, my experience was mixed on the service side. Response times to emails were sometimes slower than I'd hoped, often taking several business days, which added to my anxiety during the process. While she was always professional in our meetings, I occasionally felt I had to proactively seek updates rather than receiving them automatically. For straightforward employment matters, her four years of experience and firm resources are adequate. You'll get capable legal work, but manage your expectations regarding client communication and be prepared to follow up.