John P. Scott, Jr., ADR Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
Over 53 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Aviation, and Business · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Of CounselatStarnes Davis Florie Llp
Birmingham, AL
Practicing adr in Birmingham since 1973.
- 53+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
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John P. Scott, Jr. is an of counsel based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on ADR, Aviation, and Business. John has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Birmingham, AL
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- ADR · Aviation · Business
- Handles ADR, Aviation, and Business matters from Birmingham, AL.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About John P. Scott, Jr.: John P. Scott, Jr. is an of counsel based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on ADR, Aviation, and Business. John has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
John's practice areas in Birmingham
John concentrates on adr, aviation, business, class action, and general. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in Birmingham, Alabama
John takes adr matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Aviation cases in Birmingham, Alabama
John takes aviation matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Birmingham, Alabama
John takes business matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Class Action cases in Birmingham, Alabama
John takes class action matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
General cases in Birmingham, Alabama
John takes general matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
John P. Scott, Jr., adr attorney serving Birmingham
John P. Scott, Jr. is an of counsel based in Birmingham, AL. The practice focuses on ADR, Aviation, and Business. John has over 53 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Starnes Davis Florie Llp. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review. John works from Birmingham, Alabama and takes on adr matters across the region.
John Scott has over 40 years of litigation experience representing banks, insurance companies and product manufacturers in a wide variety of complex civil litigation and arbitration proceedings involving financial services claims, commercial disputes, insurance and reinsurance service and sales claims, securities disputes and product liability claims. He also has served as a mediator and neutral arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association and is an approved FINRA Dispute Resolution Arbitrator.
Professional Recognition
•Listed in Best Lawyers in America and named as Lawyer of the Year - Litigation - Banking & Finance in 2016
•Super Lawyer in Alabama by Mid-South Super Lawyers Magazine
•Holds AV-Preeminent Distinction with Martindale-Hubbell
Highlights
•Successfully defended national insurance companies in complex federal court litigation involving a reinsurance agreement and workman’s compensation claims handling.
•Successfully defended regional bank in litigation involving employee checking account forgery.
•Successfully defended a regional bank in a non-jury trial involving claims of misappropriation of funds in certificates of deposit accounts.
•Obtained a jury verdict in favor of a regional bank on all claims in a case alleging negligence or wantonness in allowing monies to be withdrawn from an equity line account of the plaintiffs by their son, resulting in damages and alleging invasion of privacy due to numerous collection calls from the defendant bank to the borrower’s home.
•Obtained a jury verdict in excess of $800,000 in favor of a mortgage loan broker against a former manager/employee.
•Obtained FINRA arbitration award in excess of $100,000 and injunctive relief arising out of misappropriation of customer information by securities broker.
•Successfully defended claims against a local state bank involving checking account forgery.
•Obtained an arbitration award in excess of $300,000 in favor of a mortgage loan broker against a former manager/employee.
Presentations and Publications
•John spoke on the topic of Representing the Despised Defendant-Lessons Learned, at the FDCC Winter Meeting - Trial Masters Series Plenary Program, Marco Island, FL, March 15, 2014.
•John spoke on the topic of Recovery of Mental Anguish Damages in Alabama at the Tort Law Seminar - Presented by Alabama Law Weekly in Birmingham, Alabama, September 13, 2013.
•John authored an article published in the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Quarterly, Vol. 63, No. 2 (Winter 2013), entitled “Mortgage Lending Reform Under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.”
•John also co-authored an article published in the Cumberland Law Review, Vol. 38, No. 3 (2007-2008), entitled “A Practitioner’s Guide to Recovery of Mental Anguish/Emotional Distress Damages in Alabama.”
•He has served as a lecturer on numerous occasions in seminars conducted by the Alabama Bar Institute for Continuing Legal Education and in programs presented before the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. John has also served as faculty member of the Alabama Defense Lawyers Trial Academy.
News & Insights
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•30 Starnes Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2024
•30 SDF ATTORNEYS LISTED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2023
•29 SDF ATTORNEYS LISTED IN BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2022
•Twenty-Six SDF Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2021
•THIRTY-ONE SDF ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2019 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•Thirty SDF Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers 2020
•THIRTY-ONE SDF ATTORNEYS NAMED TO THE 2018 EDITION OF MID-SOUTH SUPER LAWYERS
•Twenty-Seven SDF Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2019
•Twenty-Eight SDF Attorneys Named to the 2017 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Twenty-Six SDF Lawyers Listed in the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
•Starnes Davis Florie and Attorney John Scott Featured in BBJ’s Table of Experts Series on Banking Deregulation
•Twenty-Six SDF Attorneys Named to the 2016 Edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers
•Twenty Starnes Davis Florie Attorneys Named to the 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers
•Starnes Davis Florie Attorneys John Scott and Gray Stiff Named Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” for 2016
•Twenty Starnes Davis Florie Attorneys Named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers
•Twenty-Six SDF Attorneys Named to 2015 Alabama Super Lawyers
•Seventeen Starnes Davis Florie Attorneys Named to the 2015 Edition of Best Lawyers
•Thirty SDF Attorneys Named to Alabama Super Lawyers 2014
Working with John on a adr matter
John Scott has over 40 years of litigation experience representing banks, insurance companies and product manufacturers in a wide variety of complex civil litigation and arbitration proceedings involving financial services claims, commercial disputes, insurance and reinsurance service and sales claims, securities disputes and product liability claims. He also has served as a mediator and neutral…
Who John represents
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, aviation, and business matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.
Credentials
Credentials — where John studied and practices
Cumberland School of Law
J.D. · 1973
Auburn University
B.S. · 1970
John studied at J.D. in Cumberland School of Law and B.S. in Auburn University.
Law school and academic background
John completed J.D. in Cumberland School of Law and B.S. in Auburn University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
John's legal honors and published work
John has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
John's professional memberships and bar associations
Community Involvement • John currently serves as Chairman on the Board of the Baptist Health Foundation in Birmingham and is a member of the Board of Baptist Health System
membership
• He is actively involved in his church where he has served as Chairman of its Board of Deacons
membership
Locations
John P. Scott, Jr.'s office in Birmingham
John's primary office is at 100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35209. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Starnes Davis Florie Llp
100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor
Birmingham, AL 35209
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Client reviews of John P. Scott, Jr. — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire John P. Scott, Jr. — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Birmingham, Alabama
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John P. Scott, Jr.
How much does it cost to hire John for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Alabama typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?
John is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with John?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new adr clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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