Biography:
Education University of Miami, School of Law - J.D., 1983 George Washington University - B.A., Public Affairs, 1980 Florida Bar Admission – 1984 Scott Sarason defends clients in state and federal courts in Florida and across the United States. With 35 years of litigation experience, Scott represents clients in cases involving product liability, admiralty/maritime claims, trucking and general liability. Scott represents the manufacturers, distributors and retailers of a variety of products including recreational vehicles such as personal watercraft, jet boats, other marine vessels used as pleasure crafts and ultra-light aircraft. Litigating in state and federal court, Scott cases involve the defense of claims involving significant and catastrophic injury as well as wrongful death. He also defends commercial trucking companies in cases involving claims of catastrophic loss. Honors • Daily Business Review "Most Effective Lawyers" 2015, awarded in recognition of achievement in the category of Product Liability. • Daily Business Review "Most Effective Lawyers" 2011, awarded in recognition of achievement in the category of Product Liability. • The Best Lawyers in America, 2015 “Lawyer of the Year,” Miami, Product Liability Litigation-Defendants • The Best Lawyers in America, 2012-2019, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants and Product Liability –Defendants • Florida’s Super Lawyers, 2006-2019, Personal Injury Defense: Products Liability • South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyer, Product Liability (Defense), Corporate and Business Litigation 2009-2018 Memberships • Eleventh Judicial Circuit Professionalism and Civility Committee • The Florida Bar, 11th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Former Chair • International Society of Barristers • Product Liability Advisory Council (PLAC) • American Boat and Yacht Council • Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute • Florida Defense Lawyers Association • American Bar Association
