Scott A. Thomas

For more than two decades Scott Thomas has represented clients in civil litigation in federal and state courts in the Baltimore-Washington area.  He has represented large and small corporations, insurance companies, self-insured entities, and individuals in numerous complex disputes.  His clients include a global beverage bottling and distribution company and a national lumber retailer.  He also has extensive experience defending construction industry contractors.

Primarily acting as a defense attorney, Scott has handled trials, mediations, and arbitrations in many practice areas, including:

  • Products liability;
  • Toxic torts;
  • Personal injury;
  • Premises liability;
  • Commercial tort and contract claims;
  • Insurance coverage;
  • Construction disputes; and
  • Property damage claims.

He has also handled appeals in the Maryland courts of appeal and in the District of Columbia courts.

Prior to joining Tydings, Scott served as a law clerk to the Honorable Richard P. Gilbert, Chief Judge of the Maryland Court of Special Appeals.

Attorney Profile
Education
  • University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1990)
  • Florida State University (B.A., 1982)
Bar Admissions
  • State of Maryland
  • District of Columbia
Court Admissions
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, District of Maryland
Activities
  • DRI - The Voice of the Defense Bar
  • Maryland State Bar Association
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Court Appointed Special Advocates of Baltimore, Inc., Board of Directors, 2005-2007
  • Lawyers for College Bound, past volunteer