Scott Williams’ vast experience in the litigation field includes representation of for profit and nonprofit entities in a variety of settings. These include defense of medical malpractice claims, personal injury claims and other tort claims, contract litigation, employment discrimination matters, real estate litigation, defense of commercial and regulatory claims against hospitals and systems, and representation of municipal corporations in commercial and contract based litigation.

Practice Areas

• Class Action Defense
• Civil Rights Defense
• Commercial Litigation
• Employment Law Defense
• Medical Malpractice Defense
• Personal Injury Defense
• Worker’s Compensation Defense

Education and Academic Honors

• University of Mississippi, J.D., 1986
  Magna Cum Laude, and first in his graduating class, Phi Kappa Phi
  Mississippi Bar Journal, Associate Editor
• Arkansas State University, B.A., 1983
  Elected by the faculty as the Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy

Prior Experience

• Thompson Coburn
  Partner, 1996-1999
  Associate, 1986-1995

Professional Affiliations

• The Missouri Bar
• Illinois State Bar Association
• The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
• St. Charles County Bar Association
• Missouri Municipal Attorneys Association

Admissions

• Missouri
• Illinois
• United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

Charitable and Civic Involvement

• Christian Homes, Inc.
  Board of Directors, 2012-Present
• DeGreef Hospice House Development Council
  Past President
• Church of Christ/Christian Church
  Past minister; presently serves as lay preacher for the New Heights Christian Church
• Christian Family Services of St. Louis
  Past officer
  Board of Directors, Member
• St. Louis Christian College
  Board of Trustees

Distinctions

• Best Lawyers
  Commercial Litigation, 2015-20
• Best Lawyers
  Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2014-20