Scott Paul Davis

Scott Paul Davis

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Tampa, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +3 more

217 N Howard Ave., Suite 201, Tampa, FL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar.

28 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar.

28 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Family 20%

Board Certified Specialist in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar.

28 years | 1,000 cases

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1999

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Tampa Bay Family Law & Mediation, P.A.

217 N Howard Ave., Suite 201, Tampa, FL, 33606-1519

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Scott Paul Davis's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

37 Client Reviews

5 star (36) 4 star (1)
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Posted by anonymous | May 31, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Competent, Honest and Responsive

Highly competent and results focused. Scott Davis and his team moved quickly to pull together my case and help me reach a resolution on a parenting plan. He was honest about options and kept me up to date throughout the process. Perhaps best of all, he was very reachable and responsive; I could a...sk all my questions about an unfamiliar process with emails answered quickly and one on one phone calls whenever I needed them. I highly recommend Scott.

Posted by Andrew | April 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Divorce Attorney in Tampa Bay

I can't say enough great things about Scott Davis. He is very thorough and his knowledge of the law is second to none. Mr. Davis went above and beyond, making the divorce process as painless as it can possibly be. If you need a great litigator who will fight for you, I highly recommend Scott Davis an...d his firm.

Posted by Emily | October 2, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

The Best in Tampa!

Scott took over my post judgement family court case that had lingered for 3 years, he got it resolved within weeks! One of the things I have learned is that you need an attorney that is not trying to win a popularity contest with other attorneys like the prior firm that mishandled my case. The owner ...of my prior firm bullied me into hiring their “bestie”, another a family law attorney, to be the guardian ad litem in my case. He did the WORST job, I found a criminal report on him for sexual battery and recently found he was also charged for BATTERY/ domestic abuse against yet another woman in 2020. That guardian ad litem they pushed on me was even forced by the court to surrender his firearms. I also found that he had websites dedicated to only helping men beat women in court, he obviously was not looking out for the best interests of my children. You need an attorney that is not afraid to fight for you and doesn’t make you feel that you must use an obvious woman abuser as a guardian ad litem. Save your money, get someone who is not looking to line their pockets by dragging your case out for years and years. Hire Scott Davis to represent you!

Posted by Brittany | January 25, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scott is the best, highly recommend

I cannot say enough about Scott and his firm. I have been working with him for over half a decade now on a highly contentious 3 year divorce and custody case and then further post divorce issues regarding custody, support and relocation for an additional 2. Throughout this time, Scott has worked dili...gently and tirelessly to represent me through mediations, seemingly endless filings, court appearances/trials, etc. and provided incredibly high quality and thorough legal representation, professionalism and truly extensive knowledge of the law from his many years in practice and in the courtroom. He was also incredibly caring, helpful and kind when listening to my many concerns or issues over the years, walking me through complicated legal issues that I didn’t understand, talking me through many options, problems, etc. While my ex-husband switched firms 4+ times throughout our cases, I stuck with Scott for good reason, and truly am grateful for him and his tireless efforts for me and my family, endless hard work, and patience over these years. He is absolutely tough and firm when he needs to be, but also compassionate and understanding, a very necessary balance in such emotional and trying issues that come up in family law cases. His level of knowledge and expertise and his attention to detail are impeccable, and he advises honestly with true care for you and your family. I would highly recommend him for any family law issues, you will be in great hands.

Posted by anonymous | January 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attorney who Cares

I hired Scott Davis for a high-conflict divorce matter when my case was clearly too complicated for my first attorney. Mr. Davis came up with a completely different strategy and was in the driver’s seat within a week. He won every hearing that we attended and ultimately got me a better settlement t...han I even hoped for. I highly recommend Mr. Davis and his team.

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Scott Paul Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Tulin

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I am a an attorney with 20 years experience and have known Scott for about 10 years. On a professional basis, I would recommend Scott without hesitation. He is experienced and exceptional attorney with a reputation for honesty and hard work. On a personal level, I know him to be active in charity and community service work, as well as being a good father and husband. If you are considering Scott for your case, you have made a good choice."

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Mindi Lasley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had cases against Mr. Davis and have observed him in trials. Mr. Davis is one of the most knowledgeable and experienced family law and divorce attorney in the Tampa Bay area. His knowledge of Florida Statutes and case law exceeds that of most family law attorneys in the state. His ability to apply the facts of his client's circumstances to the applicable laws and present them to the court in a creative and persuasive manner never ceases to amaze me. He is very well known in the community as being one of the very best family law attorneys in the the Tampa Bay area, especially when it comes to extremely complicated cases. He is very devoted to the practice of law and his clients' needs. I strongly recommend Mr. Davis to anyone seeking an experienced and zealous attorney."

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Allison Perry

Family lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I am an appellate attorney whose practice mainly deals with familiy law appellate matters and Scott and I have worked on several of Scott's cases that have been appealed. Being an appellate attorney, I get to see the quality of work done by the trial attorneys and Scott does a great job and his clients also like him, which is a hard thing to accomplish when you are dealing with family law issues AND an appeal! Scott is extremely intelligent and as a solo practitioner, I often call him to bounce legal ideas off of him - or as we say in the legal field "to pick his brain"."

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Olga Palma

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott Davis is a highly reputable and talented Marital & Family Law Attorney in the Tampa Bay area. When I want another attorney to “brainstorm” with about a complicated case or issue, Mr. Davis is the first attorney I call. He is highly intelligent and is always able to see the other side of the argument, which is essential in this area of practice. When Mr. Davis is on the opposing side of one of my cases, I always know that he will be reasonable throughout the duration of the case, which in the long saves both of our clients time and money. Mr. Davis is also a very talented trial attorney who knows the Florida Rules of Evidence like the back of his hand. I highly recommend Attorney Scott Davis."

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Anthony Ekonomides

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer without exceptions or reservation. Scott is both a personable family man as well as approachable for one on one discussion with the matters on which his clients SHOULD be focusing."

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Joseph Registrato

Unknown lawyer | Aug 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Dean Tsourakis

Family lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Sparkman

Family lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jorge Chalela

Unknown lawyer | Apr 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an excellent lawyer and man, and I am proud to endorse him. Scott is always a warm and friendly presence, and he is a good friend to whom one can always lean on to discuss the law, or life in general. He is always very well prepared and is actually board certified in two distinct areas of the law. He takes his job and responsibility as an attorney and counselor at law very seriously, and he is fully dedicated to our profession."

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Theodore Rechel

Family lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have had several cases with Scott. He does a great job in both litigating and settling his cases. I consider him a consumate professional."

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Jeff Paulk

Family lawyer | Mar 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for over ten years going back to his time as a Public Defender in Hillsborough County. Scott is an excellent attorney with a strong background here in Hillsborough County. I often refer clients in need of a family law attorney to his firm."

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Christian Lassen

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Natalie Baird-King

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a collegue, Mr. Davis is highly respected in the Family Law community in the Bay Area. He not only is a great lawyer but also a great mediator. I have the utmost confidence in Mr. Davis' abilities to represent clients in all of his practice areas."

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Howard Iken

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had several cases against Mr. Davis. I find him reasonable to deal with, and he presents a good case for me to compete with."

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Kendra Davis

Family lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Trisha Weed

Family lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Mr. Davis on family law cases, as well as criminal cases. He has always been extremely professional and courteous and a strong advocate for his clients. He is a great asset to the legal community."

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Spurgeon Stamps

Family lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Lara Davis

Family lawyer | Apr 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott has an excellent reputation in the Tampa family law community."

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Mary Quinn

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 31

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have known Scott for several years and highly recommend him and his firm. He is a well respected, professional and ethical attorney in this community."

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Olga Palma

Family lawyer

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Michael McGinn

Family lawyer

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Jeff Paulk

Criminal defense lawyer

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Natalie Baird-King

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Howard Iken

Family lawyer

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Mindi Lasley

Family lawyer

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Trisha Weed

Family lawyer

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Ronald Tulin

Family lawyer

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Spurgeon Stamps

Family lawyer

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Joseph Bodiford

Criminal defense lawyer

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Lara Davis

Family lawyer

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Mary Quinn

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Mark Reinhold

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Florida'a Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2010

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Board Certified Specialist in Marital & Family Law, The Florida Bar

Work Experience

2001 - Present

President, Law Offices of Scott P. Davis, P.A.

1998 - 2001

Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

1997 - 1998

Assistant State Attorney, Office of the State Attorney

Associations

Florida Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

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Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

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University of Florida

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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