Scott M. Whitley

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Scott M. Whitley: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Scott Whitley was born in Summit, NJ in 1959. He graduated from College of William & Mary in 1981 with a BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration).

After working for a year for Emery Airfreight, Mr. Whitley attended Stetson Law School 1982 and
transferred to, and graduated from, University of Florida Law School in 1985.

He has practiced insurance defense for 5 years in Miami and then 5 years in Tampa before joining this firm in 1996. Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Civil Trial Practice since 1997 and American Board of Trial Advocates since 2003.

Recent Wins

Pearson v. LabCorp
$3,000,000
Medical Malpractice
1999

Paree v. Lawrence
$2,170,000
Medical Malpractice
2017

Scott v. Billings
$1,500,000
Medical Malpractice
2004

Northup v. Acken
$1,329,280
Medical Malpractice
2004

Woodworth v. Zaki
$1,200,000
Medical Malpractice
2001

Jimison v. Welsh
$600,000
Medical Malpractice
2020

Smith v. Florida Mental Health
$500,000
Medical Malpractice
1999

Hollifield v. Laukhuf
$310,000
Medical Malpractice
1999

Dannewitz v. Brandywine Financial Services Corp
$117,000
Car Accident
2012

(Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education)

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Medical Malpractice & Negligence Lawyers

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
College of William & Mary, B.A., 1981; Stetson University
Law School Attended:
University of Florida, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Florida; 1985, New Jersey
Memberships:

Memberships

•Hillsborough County Bar Association
•American Bar Association
•American Association for Justice
•Florida Justice Association
•Certified by American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
•Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer since 1997

Birth Information:
Summit, New Jersey, April 24, 1959
Certifications:
Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, Florida Board of Legal Specialization and Education
ISLN:
902790047

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