Practice Areas
- Construction Defect Litigation
- Risk Management & Compliance Strategy
- General Liability Defense
- Construction Bond & Lien Foreclosure Actions
- Commercial Contract Disputes
- Trial & Arbitration Proceedings
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 does Scott Ross focus on?
- Scott focuses on construction defect litigation, general liability defense, bond and lien foreclosure actions, and commercial contract disputes throughout Florida.
What is his role at Almazan Law?
- Scott is a Partner and Director of the Construction Defect & General Liability Practice Group, overseeing statewide construction and liability litigation matters.
Where does Scott represent clients?
- Scott represents clients in Tampa, Hillsborough County, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, Miami-Dade County, and throughout the State of Florida in both 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 Defect & General Liability Practice Group, Scott oversees a broad portfolio of litigation and advisory matters involving residential and commercial construction projects, development disputes, and institutional liability claims.
He represents general contractors, subcontractors, developers, insurers, and business owners in high-exposure litigation across Florida. His experience includes defending construction defect claims, litigating performance and payment bond disputes, prosecuting and defending lien foreclosure actions, and resolving complex commercial disputes through trial and arbitration.
Scott’s background in healthcare risk management and regulatory matters provides additional insight into compliance-driven industries, giving him a multidisciplinary perspective when advising corporate clients.
His approach is grounded in early case assessment, technical analysis of construction documents, and disciplined litigation management — protecting client interests while controlling exposure and legal spend.
Memberships
- Florida
- U.S. District Court, Southern, Middle & Northern Districts of Florida
Professional Associations
- 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 has authored and presented topics related to construction law, arbitration, and healthcare risk management for industry associations and legal publications, including:
- “Benefits & Pitfalls of Court-Ordered Non-Binding Arbitration” – Rimkus Consulting Group (Tampa, FL)
- “Majority Control: CDD Boards and Private Actor Liability” – Florida Association of Special Districts
- “Meeting the Health Care Risk Management Challenge in Value-Based Programs” – The Florida Bar Health Law Section
- “Patient Safety Organization Work Product & Federal Preemption” – Florida Society for Risk Management & Patient Safety
Hobbies
An amateur antique collector with a passion for historical artifacts and estate finds, Scott enjoys exploring estate sales, reading, music, and spending time with his family. Having grown up in Kentucky, he remains a fan of thoroughbred racing and college basketball.
Community Involvement
Scott is active in community initiatives throughout Tampa Bay, including the Catholic Lawyers Guild, Feeding Tampa Bay, Goodwill Industries, and regional charitable events.