S. Scott Scott Morrison

S. Scott Scott Morrison

Commercial Litigation

5.0 (1 reviews)
Washington, District of Columbia
46+ years experience
Katten
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Contact Information

1919 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006-3404
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Bio

Litigation is disruptive and expensive. Not only do businesses have to deal with the cost of litigation, they also lose time and money when litigation occurs. Scott Morrison helps real estate, construction and other businesses resolve their litigation matters so that they can get back to work. He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence.Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes. He has handled numerous complex, "bet-the-company" cases in both federal and state courts. He also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings. He has represented clients in virtually every type of business litigation, including partnership and joint venture fights, complex landlord-tenant cases, breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud claims as well as valuation, construction, land use, lender liability and environmental suits. Many of his cases have involved landmark Washington, DC-area developments such as L'Enfant Plaza, Washington Harbour, Market Square and Gallery Place.Scott additionally represents clients in misappropriation, false claims and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. He has previously been retained as special litigation counsel in bankruptcy, insurance and probate matters.As an appellate attorney, he has successfully managed matters before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court. He provides creative solutions to business problems and, if necessary, a tenacious and successful courtroom presence. Scott serves as lead counsel in sophisticated business disputes. He has handled numerous complex, "bet-the-company" cases in both federal and state courts. He also has extensive experience in mediation and arbitration proceedings. He has represented clients in virtually every type of business litigation, including partnership and joint venture fights, complex landlord-tenant cases, breach of contract, fiduciary duty and fraud claims as well as valuation, construction, land use, lender liability and environmental suits. Many of his cases have involved landmark Washington, DC-area developments such as L'Enfant Plaza, Washington Harbour, Market Square and Gallery Place. Scott additionally represents clients in misappropriation, false claims and non-compete and non-solicitation agreements. He has previously been retained as special litigation counsel in bankruptcy, insurance and probate matters.As an appellate attorney, he has successfully managed matters before the US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, the Virginia Supreme Court, the Maryland Court of Appeals and the Ohio Supreme Court.

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Commercial Litigation
  • Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
  • Practice Area: Real Estate Law
  • Special Focus: COVID-19

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008

Education

  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1979

Reviews

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Andrew Turner

2 weeks ago

A true expert in complex real estate and construction disputes

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-party construction defect lawsuit that threatened to derail a major development project. The complexity was immense, and the potential for costly, disruptive litigation was very real. Scott Morrison was recommended for his deep expertise in real estate law and his pragmatic approach. With over four decades of experience, he immediately grasped the technical and legal nuances. His strategy, focused on minimizing business disruption—a principle he clearly lives by—led to a highly favorable settlement that preserved both our capital and our timeline. His recognition in commercial and real estate litigation is well-deserved. Scott’s guidance from Katten’s D.C. office was not just legally astute; it was strategically brilliant for our business.

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