Services Handled
- Risk Management & Compliance Strategy
- Construction Law & Construction Defect
- Construction Bond Claims & Lien Foreclosures
- Contract Disputes & Commercial
- Trial & Arbitration
Languages
- English
About
S. Scott Ross is the Director of the Construction Law Practice Group at Almazan Law, where he leads the firm’s statewide representation of clients in the construction, liability, and commercial sectors. With over 20 years of experience advocating for contractors, developers, insurers, medical providers, and business owners, Scott offers comprehensive legal counsel in construction law, surety law, contract litigation, and commercial dispute resolution. His deep understanding of the construction industry and strategic litigation approach make him a trusted partner for clients navigating complex projects and claims across Florida.
FAQs
What type of cases does Scott handle?
- Scott represents clients in construction defect, bond, lien foreclosure, and commercial contract disputes throughout Florida.
What is Scott’s role at Almazan Law?
- As Director of the Construction Law Practice Group, he oversees all construction-related litigation and transactional matters, helping businesses and developers mitigate risk and resolve disputes efficiently.
Where does Scott practice?
- Scott serves clients from Tampa Bay to Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Collier, and Miami-Dade Counties, as well as throughout the State of Florida, in State and Federal Courts.
Education
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 1999
- B.A. and A.A., University of Louisville, 1990 & 1994
Employment
As Director of the Construction Law Practice Group, Scott oversees a diverse practice that spans both litigation and transactional construction matters. His experience includes defending and advising clients in construction defect actions, bond and lien foreclosure disputes, and contract enforcement cases. He also counsels institutional and corporate clients on risk management, compliance, and regulatory issues.
Prior to joining Almazan Law, Scott represented clients throughout Florida in construction, healthcare, and business law, successfully managing complex matters before state and federal courts, arbitration panels, and regulatory agencies. His multifaceted background gives him a unique perspective on resolving disputes efficiently and protecting client interests across industries.
Memberships
- Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida
Notable Memberships
- The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section
- The Florida Bar, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (2023–24)
- The Florida Bar, Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Section (2023-25)
- American Health Lawyers Association (Past Member)
- Florida Society for Healthcare Risk Management & Patient Safety (Past Member)
Notable Work
Scott is a frequent speaker and author on construction law, arbitration, and healthcare risk management, having presented and published for professional associations and industry journals, including:
- “Benefits & Pitfalls of Court-Ordered Non-Binding Arbitration”, Rimkus Consulting Group 16th Annual Seminar, Tampa, FL (2019)
- “Majority Control: CDD Boards and Private Actor Liability”, Florida Association of Special Districts Bulletin (2017)
- “Meeting the Health Care Risk Management Challenge in Value-Based Programs”, The Florida Bar Health Law Section Newsletter (2015)
- “Culture of Safety Wins: Federal Safety Law Preempts Amendment 7”, American Health Lawyers Association and Florida Hospital Association (2015)
- “Patient Safety Organization (PSO) Work Product and Federal Preemption”, Florida Society for Risk Management & Patient Safety, Risk Net (2014)
- “Audit Log Discovery in Medical Malpractice Litigation as a Feature of the Electronic Medical Record”, Presenter, FSHRMPS Annual Conference (2013)
- Contributor, Akerman Health RX Blog on patient safety and arbitration law topics
Hobbies
Community Involvement
Scott is an active member of the Catholic Lawyers Guild and supports community initiatives, including Feeding Tampa Bay, Goodwill Industries, and the Tampa Bay Heart Walk.