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Scott A. Ambrose, Business Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury

Phoenix, AZ

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Scott A. Ambrose is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Based in
Phoenix, ARIZONA
Experience
attorney
Known for
Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
  • Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Scott A. Ambrose: Scott A. Ambrose is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Scott takes on

Scott concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Scott takes business matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Scott agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Scott takes litigation matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Scott agrees to represent you.

Personal Injury cases in Phoenix, Arizona

Scott takes personal injury matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Scott agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Scott A. Ambrose — business lawyer in Phoenix

Scott A. Ambrose is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury.

Mr. Ambrose is an accomplished trial attorney, having litigated hundreds of complex personal injury and commercial matters in State and Federal Court. His practice focuses primarily on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Rights, and Wrongful Death matters. Scott has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients. For thirty years his practice has emphasized the litigation and resolution of matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, toxic torts, civil rights, commercial litigation, and domestic relations. He has successfully completed over twenty jury and bench trials in courts throughout Arizona. Mr. Ambrose is Rated AV Preeminent with Martindale Hubbell. He is also identified as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers in Arizona by the National Trial Lawyers Association and was recently recognized as a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Since 2020, Mr. Ambrose has been recognized by his peers as a Best Lawyer in America.

Mr. Ambrose has considerable experience handling personal injury matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, as well as successfully managing numerous complex, multi-party and multi-issue lawsuits to completion. Additionally, he has significant appellate experience having successfully briefed and/or argued cases to all Arizona Appellate Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Mr. Ambrose is a long-term Arizona resident. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University in 1986 and went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1989. He has a long tradition of serving his community and the State Bar of Arizona. Scott has served on the Arizona Rules Committee and has chaired the Membership Assistance Committee for the Arizona State Bar. When he is not helping his clients, Scott enjoys being outdoors with his family, writing fiction, and cooking.

How Scott handles business matters

Mr. Ambrose is an accomplished trial attorney, having litigated hundreds of complex personal injury and commercial matters in State and Federal Court. His practice focuses primarily on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Rights, and Wrongful Death matters. Scott has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients. For thirty years his practice…

The kind of cases Scott takes

Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • The University of Arizona

    J.D. · 1989

  • Arizona State University

    B.A. · 1986

Jurisdictions

Scott's state bar admissions

  • United States, Arizo

    ACTIVE

  • United States, 9th C

    ACTIVE

  • United States, U.S.

    ACTIVE

  • United States, Distr

    ACTIVE

Scott studied at J.D. in The University of Arizona and B.A. in Arizona State University.

Law school and academic background

Scott completed J.D. in The University of Arizona and B.A. in Arizona State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Scott has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — "Top Lawyers in Arizona" - The Legal Network, 2013-2015

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell PreeminentSM Peer Rated for Professional Achievement

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 2020-2022

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Civil Trial Lawyers in Arizona - The National Trial Lawyers

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Certified Specialist, State Bar of Arizona

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — COVID-19 (2026).

Locations

Scott A. Ambrose's office in Phoenix

Scott's primary office is at 2390 East Camelback Road, Suite 403, Phoenix, Arizona, 85016. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

2390 East Camelback Road, Suite 403

Phoenix, Arizona 85016

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Hiring guide

How to hire Scott A. Ambrose — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Scott

Scott discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Scott's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Scott A. Ambrose

  • How much does it cost to hire Scott for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Scott offer a free consultation?

    Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Arizona typically take?

    Simple business 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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Scott take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?

    Scott is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Scott 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 Scott?

    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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Scott accepting new business clients right now?

    Scott'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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