Overview
Scott Witzigreuter's civil litigation practice focuses on construction litigation and commercial contract litigation. He has litigated cases on behalf of owners, contractors, subcontractors, sureties, suppliers, materialmen, engineers, design professionals and insurers in Alabama, Nevada, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, Kentucky, North Carolina, Nebraska and Ohio.
Education & Admissions
Education
University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1999
University of Georgia, B.B.A., cum laude, 1996
Admissions
Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. Court of Claims
Representative Experience
- Represented renowned casino and resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, in dispute with construction manager over construction of $1.8 billion casino and resort and mixed-use property.
- Successfully defended general contractor in dispute with subcontractor in two-week jury trial in Jackson, Tennessee.
- Successfully arbitrated dispute between owner and contractor involving a project in North Carolina during a six-day hearing in Charleston, South Carolina.
- Successfully defended one of the world's largest engineering and design firms in arbitration brought by design/build contractor concerning construction of largest state-funded construction project in South Carolina history.
Recent Wins
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
The Best Lawyers® in America, Litigation - Construction, 2012-2025
The Best Lawyers® in America, Construction Law, 2021-2025
Super Lawyers®, Georgia Rising Stars List, Construction Litigation, 2005-2007, 2009, 2011-2013
Events & Speaking Engagements
Conducted seminars for subcontractors, suppliers and materialmen regarding Georgia and North Carolina lien law.
- Atlanta, GA
Professional & Community Activities
Atlanta Bar Association, Member