Charles Scott

Partner

No one will outwork me. Over a decade in, and I’m still an eternal student. The day I stop learning is the day I stop being dangerous. That’s why they call it the practice of law.

Speaking engagements & Publications

  • Built Different Trial Academy, “Closing Arguments”  Speaker, 2026.
  • Broward County Bar Association, Installation Gala, Guest Speaker, 2026
  • LawRank, Tip the Scales Podcast, “Profits Over Lives: The Fight Against Big Tobacco” Guest, 2025
  • Classical Conversations – Mock Trial, Speaker, 2025
  • Built Different Trial Academy, “Opening Statements” Guest Faculty, 2025.
  • Built Different Trial Academy, Guest Faculty, 2024.

Professional Associations

  • Florida Bar
  • National Trial Lawyers
  • Broward County Bar Association

Education

J.D., Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

  • Exchange program in international law, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia

 

B.A., University of Kentucky

  • Exchange program, Universidad de Belgrano, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Awards

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2027
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America 2026
    • Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs
    • Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
    • Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Elite Trial Lawyers, Rising Stars of the Plaintiffs Bar, 2024
  • National Bar Association, Nation’s Best Advocates: 40 Lawyers Under 40, 2021

Career

Charles L. Scott, Jr. has litigated catastrophic injury and wrongful death lawsuits and focuses on mass torts and tobacco litigation. Mr. Scott joined Kelley | Uustal Trial Attorneys after managing the tobacco litigation department for a prominent West Palm Beach trial firm. There, he built his reputation representing decertified class members in Engle Progeny lawsuits.

 

Mr. Scott recovered over $60 million in settlements for injured smokers and their families, he  won multiple appeals and was part of a record-breaking trial team against Big Tobacco. Mr. Scott was even able to secure a multi-million dollar settlement for a victim of secondhand smoke.

 

He has been recognized for his creativity in the courtroom, his keen attention to detail, and relentless work ethic. He is a level-headed and patient litigator who is passionate about always learning and teaching others.

Background

Mr. Scott is originally from Ohio. Outside the courtroom, he is a devoted family man who focuses his spare time on mentorship and uplifting his community. He is an active member of his church and his community, and has sponsored Juneteenth celebrations in West Palm Beach every year since the event’s inception. Mr. Scott is also a seasoned traveler and an avid reader.

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