Christopher Bryan Scott
About Christopher
Biography
A native of Carrollton, Georgia, Chris graduated from the University of Georgia Law School in 1993 and returned to his hometown to practice law. Chris’ areas of expertise include Social Security Disability, Workers’ Compensation, and civil litigation in personal injury, employment discrimination, and medical malpractice. He has represented hundreds of Social Security Disability clients at hearings in Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, and Florida. He has tried Workers’ Compensation claims throughout the State of Georgia.
Chris is licensed to practice law in Georgia and Alabama, and has represented clients in Georgia’s Superior and State Courts, the Georgia Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of Georgia. He also has represented clients in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Georgia, and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. Chris has represented clients in Circuit and District Courts in the State of Alabama, as well as the Supreme Court of Alabama.
Today Chris is a member of the Georgia Trial Lawyer’s Association, the American Bar Association, and is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR).
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
33 years | 2,000 cases
33 years | 500 cases
33 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
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Licensed in Alabama for 31 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 32 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
SWS Accident & Injury Lawyers
327 Bankhead Highway, Carrollton, GA, 30117
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Christopher Bryan Scott's Reviews
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6 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | General Knowledge
Posted by Cindy | July 30, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
Wonderful Attorney
Chris Scott is a very thorough and knowledgeable attorney in regard to social security disability. He appealed my denial and I was granted a partial disability. He reviewed my award and made the decision that I had a very good chance of receiving a full award if appealed. He thoroughly explained...
Christopher Bryan Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Chris for our entire legal career and strongly endorse him. Chris is highly intelligent, hard-working and passionate about his clients and their cases. Chris exhibits the highest ethical standards and is not only an exceptional attorney but also an exceptional person."
"I am a trial lawyer in Atlanta and have worked with Chris Scott on many cases. I have tried several cases with him in state and federal court, two of them back-to-back trials in GA and FL. Chris has a terrific courtroom presence and is authentic and believable to juries. More importantly, Chris is an A+ person who really cares about his clients. I can't think of another lawyer who I would recommend more highly."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. Chris is intelligent, thorough, and extremely nice."
"I have worked for and with Chris for the past 7 years. He is one of the smartest and hardest working attorneys I have ever met. If I were to ever suffer a personal injury, Chris would be the attorney I would call."
"Chris is an extremely thorough attorney who truly cares for his clients and always strives to provide excellent legal services as well as personal attention to every case he handles."
"I have worked with Chris for 12 years and endorse him as a specialist in Social Security cases. His greatest strength is his genuine care for every client that walks through the door."
Workers compensation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
10 Best Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
2017
Distinguished for 20 Years, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner, Smith, Wallis & Scott, LLP
Associations
2017 - Present
Huntsville Madison County Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
1994 - Present
Georgia Trial Lawyers Association, Workers Compensation SectionMember
1994 - Present
Alabama State BarMember
1993 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1993 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember
1993 - Present
Carroll County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2016
State Bar of Georgia Transition Into Law Practice ProgramMentor
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiffs' Verdict $569,000 (reduced by 20%)
Confidential Settlement in excess of $800,000
Education
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2012
Case Law Update
2006
Martines v. Worley & Sons and the Immigrant Claimant
Publications
2017
2017
2006
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Is it the calm before the storm??
19 Apr 2019
Can UNUM LTD close my claim because I will not agree to a medical exam and give them my entire Social Security case file ?
13 Oct 2017
Why does my status state pre-hearing review now? Is this good or bad? Do all cases go to pre-hearing review?
16 Oct 2017