Scott defends consumer financial services providers, insurers and other businesses, drilling down for business-focused solutions in complex litigation.
Clients he assists include installment lenders, auto finance companies, mortgage servicers, mortgage lenders, banks, credit unions, debt collection companies, auto insurers and commercial property insurers. Scott defends these companies in class actions, individual lawsuits, arbitration and against government enforcement actions. In addition to this work, Scott regularly represents clients in a wide range of general commercial litigation matters, including breach of contract claims and alleged business torts. He also represents clients on appeal, having briefed cases in state appellate courts and supreme courts and in multiple circuits of the federal court of appeals.
Scott has particular experience with claims involving:
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
- Truth in Lending Act (TILA)
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
- Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA)
- Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act
- Insurance coverage disputes
- Bad faith litigation
Although Scott thoroughly enjoys litigating these claims, he recognizes that it often makes sense for the client to avoid the courtroom. Scott always begins cases with a simple question: what is the best way to proceed from the client’s business perspective?