2024 Elite Lawyers: Scott Gwartney
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Scott Gwartney has dedicated his career to protecting the community’s most vulnerable citizens. Gwartney represents the elderly and disabled, particularly those abused or neglected in long-term care, assisted living and group homes.
“These people are created in the image of God, and we must take care of them with the same dignity to which we provide fine china,” said Gwartney.
Gwartney’s caseload spans the states of Florida and Georgia, and he has helped clients reach verdicts of $1 million or more across the Southeast. Due to his expertise in long-term care and medical malpractice litigation, he is often a guest lecturer in legal and medical settings.
Gwartney has been recognized among the nation’s top 1% by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, as one of the top 100 trial lawyers by the National Trial Lawyers organization and among Florida Trend magazine’s Florida Legal Elite. He has also been named a Florida Super Lawyer for his work in plaintiff’s medical malpractice, an award given to the top 5% of attorneys in the state.
“The awards on the wall are nice, but what I feel most proud of are tangible results that impact the clients I represent and will continue to impact others,” said Gwartney.
He thinks back on the case where an unconscious patient rolled off a hospital gurney and broke their ribs. While the settlement wasn’t notably large, the result was. Months later, Gwartney visited the hospital to see Velcro straps had been mandated on all gurneys.
The enacted change, protection, care and smiles mean the most.
“Tallahassee is my hometown, and my clients are my friends and neighbors,” said Gwartney.
“I give them my personal number, which some people have raised an eyebrow at, but I think it’s in my best interest as a lawyer who prizes personal attention and focuses on attention to detail.”
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