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Areas of Practice

Areas of practice includes intra-company ownership and financial disputes, bankruptcy and succession litigation, private securities, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and insurance disputes.

Bankruptcy and Succession Litigation

With a proven track record, Scofield Law represents creditors in bankruptcy litigation and heirs and beneficiaries in disputed estate and trust litigation.

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Complex Business and Commercial Litigation

Regarding complex business and commercial litigation, Scofield Law represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract violations, unfair trade practices, financial and legal disputes, and management in Title VII and wage suits, with decades of experience and positive results.

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Insurance Disputes

Scofield Law represents business and individual policyholders in disputes with their insurers over coverage and non-payment of sums due.

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Local Counsel

At Scofield Law, we pride ourselves on our personalized approach as local counsel. We provide local insight and representation that is specifically tailored to your unique needs, from ensuring compliance with local rules to effectively trying the case as co-counsel.

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Scott Scofield Law Firm

Scott Scofield

Scott joined Scofield, Gerard in 1984. He specializes in handling complex business and commercial litigation cases, both for the plaintiff and the defendant. His practice includes intra-company ownership and financial disputes, bankruptcy and succession litigation, private securities, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and insurance disputes. Scott represents local taxing authorities in sales and use tax litigation in state and federal bankruptcy court. Scott has successfully argued numerous times before the Louisiana Supreme Court, United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal, and Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal. Scott has tried hundreds of cases in Louisiana’s federal, bankruptcy, and state courts. He has also handled cases in various federal and bankruptcy courts in Texas, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, and New York.

In a significant career move, Scott transitioned from Scofield, Gerard to establish his firm, Scofield Law Firm, LLC, in January 2024. This marked a new chapter in his professional journey, following the retirement of his father, John B. "Spike" Scofield (now deceased), and Richard Gerard and Patrick Gallaugher from Scofield, Gerard.

Dedication. Experience. Results.

Areas of Practice

Professional Practice

Scott Scofield