Current Employment Position(s)

Associate

Lawyer Overview

Scott Barnes is an associate with Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Echsner, & Proctor.  He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology from Florida State University in 2003, graduating summa cum laude.  In 2007, he earned a law degree from the University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law.  He graduated magna cum laude and in the top seven percent of his class from the Levin College of Law.  Scott won book awards in Advanced Torts and in Trial Practice (a simulated litigation class).  As well, he made the Dean's List every semester and was selected for membership in the Order of the Coif, University of Florida Chapter.

While at the Levin College of Law, Scott was a member of the Journal of Law and Public Policy, holding the position of Policy Chair.  As well, he was a member of the University of Florida Trial Team, competing nationally in trial team events against other law schools.  In 2006, he competed in and was selected as a finalist at the National Civil Rights Trial Competition held in New York.

In July of 2007, Scott took and passed the Florida Bar Exam. He obtained one of the highest scores on the state exam.  As a result, the Florida Supreme Court selected Scott to speak on behalf of the new inductees at the First District Attorney Induction Ceremony presided over by the Florida Supreme Court.

Scott joined the law firm of Levin, Papantonio as an attorney in 2007, but worked for the firm in different positions throughout high school, college, and law school.  He is licensed to practice law in the state of Florida.  Scott focuses his practice on litigation involving personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, and wrongful death.  He is currently a member of the Florida Bar Association and the Florida Justice Association.

Personal Injury
Products Liability
Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice

Areas of Practice

• Personal Injury
• Medical Malpractice
• Products Liability
• Wrongful Death

West Practice Categories

Litigation & Appeals, Personal Injury -- Plaintiff, Wrongful Death -- Plaintiff, Products Liability Law, Medical Malpractice

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2007

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Florida Bar Association (Member)
• Florida Justice Association (Member)

Education

• University of Florida Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida, 2007
  J.D.
  Honors: magna cum laude
• Florida State University, 2003
  B.S.
  Honors: summa cum laude
  Major: Criminology

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