Mr. Scott C. Hart

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Mr. Scott C. Hart: Attorney with Sumrell Sugg, P.A.
Attorney Awards
About Attorney Awards

Biography

State Certifications

• Certified Arbitrator

• Certified Superior Court Mediator

• Certified Law Enforcement Trainer (Legal)

Academic, Professional & Community Involvement/ Honors

• Craven County Bar Association, former president

• North Carolina Bar Association

• 3B Judicial District Bar Association

• North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys

• Defense Research Institute

• Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court

• Past President, Craven County Chapter, American Heart Association (1996-1998)

• Past President, New Bern Breakfast Rotary Club (2000-2001)

• Advisor, Havelock High School Mock Trial Team (1998, 1999)

• N.C. Legal Elite (2009)

• N.C. Super Lawyers (2010-2020)

• Rated AV/Preeminent (highest possible rating) for ethical standards and legal ability by Martindale-Hubbell since 2013

• American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) since 2019

• Former Member, Board of Directors, the NC Association of Defense Attorneys.

• Current ADR Practice Group Chair, NC Association of Defense Attorneys.

• National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals since 2019

• NC Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Council (2017-2020)

• Bar Councilor, NC State Bar (2020-2023)

Areas of Practice (7)

  • Civil Litigation in State and Federal Courts
  • Defense of Actions Involving Law Enforcement Liability, Civil Rights, Hospitals and Local Government
  • Appellate Work at the State and Federal Level
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution (Mediation and Arbitration)
  • Employment Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Law Enforcement Representation and Training

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, B.A., 1989
Law School Attended:
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, North Carolina; 1994, United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit; 1995, United States Supreme Court; United States District Court for the Eastern, Middle and Western Districts
Memberships:
Craven County Bar Association, former president; North Carolina Bar Association; 3B Judicial District Bar Association; North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys; Defense Research Institute; Eastern North Carolina Inn of Court; Former Member, Board of Directors, the NC Association of Defense Attorneys; Current ADR Practice Group Chair, NC Association of Defense Attorneys; NC Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section Council (2017-2020); Bar Councilor, NC State Bar (2020-2023).
ISLN:
901106030

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (25 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.6/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 09/10/12 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 09/09/12 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 08/07/12 in Litigation

    Excellent attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/10/09 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 03/02/09 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/28/09 in Government Tort Liability

    excellent lawyer of high moral character. an example to all in how he practices law.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/28/09 in Civil Litigation

    scott hart is definitely deserving of the a-v rating. he is a very fine person and able lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 02/20/09 in Civil Litigation

    scott is an extraordinary lawyer who has the respect of all of his peers.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/20/09 in Tort Defense

    i have known scott for 15 years and we have tried a case together. he demonstrates outstanding legal ability and judgment. he is a person of complete integrity who achieves the highest level of ethical dealing and professional responsibility.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/20/09 in Local Government Liability

    sharp guy. knows local government law as handled numerous cases for local governments, particularly local law enforcement agencies.

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