Scott MacLatchie, Product Liability Attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC
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Scott MacLatchie is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
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- Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
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- Product Liability
- Handles Product Liability matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).
About Scott MacLatchie: Scott MacLatchie is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Scott takes on
Scott concentrates on product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Product Liability cases in Charlotte, North Carolina
Scott takes product liability matters in Charlotte, North Carolina. 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 MacLatchie — product liability lawyer in Charlotte
Scott MacLatchie is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Product Liability.
Scott MacLatchie is a Partner in our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has nearly forty years’ experience as a trial attorney, law enforcement officer, and consultant to law enforcement agencies.
Scott has served as trial counsel for numerous law enforcement agencies on both coasts, and has defended class action litigation involving conditions at the Los Angeles County Jail, the nation’s largest municipal jail system. He regularly handles cases in both federal and state courts at both the trial level and on appeal. In addition to his active litigation practice, Scott also serves as police attorney for six police departments in the Charlotte region. He also appears as an on-air commentator for Charlotte’s ABC affiliate on high profile law enforcement topics.
Scott served 42 years as a reserve deputy with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department before retiring in 2021. Scott spent most of that time in patrol assignments, including a 22-year stint at LASD’s Special Enforcement Bureau, working saturation patrol in target areas countywide. Due to Scott’s background, he is often engaged to educate and provide counsel to law enforcement leadership and frontline officers on liability issues such as the use of force, day-to-day operational matters, and the challenges posed by First Amendment auditors and other constitutional activists. To address the latter topic, Scott developed a training class, “Dangerous Crossroads Ahead: The Intersection of the First and Fourth Amendments.” Since 2016, Scott has presented this training to law enforcement and risk management audiences across the country.
Scott earned a Juris Doctor from Loyola Marymount University, where he was named to the Dean’s List and participated in the Moot Court Honors Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Southern California.
He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police Legal Officers’ Section and was voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Working with Scott on a product liability matter
Scott MacLatchie is a Partner in our office in Charlotte, North Carolina, and he has nearly forty years’ experience as a trial attorney, law enforcement officer, and consultant to law enforcement agencies. Scott has served as trial counsel for numerous law enforcement agencies on both coasts, and has defended class action litigation involving conditions at the Los Angeles County Jail, the…
Who Scott represents
Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for product liability matters in Charlotte and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Scott has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026).
Locations
Scott MacLatchie's office in Charlotte
Scott's primary office is at 11215 North Community House Road, Suite 750, Charlotte, North Carolina, 11215. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
11215 North Community House Road, Suite 750
Charlotte, North Carolina 11215
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How to hire Scott MacLatchie — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new product liability 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 product liability attorney in Charlotte, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many product liability 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 product liability practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every product liability 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 product liability practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Scott MacLatchie
How much does it cost to hire Scott for a product liability 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 product liability attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.
How long do product liability cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple product liability 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 Charlotte?
Scott is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina 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 product liability 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
Product Liability attorneys serving Charlotte, Raleigh and Durham in North Carolina
Scott handles product liability matters throughout North Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified product liability attorneys in that community.
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