Scott joined Fisher, Tousey, Leas & Ball in 2016, focusing exclusively on state and federal tax controversies. As the leader of the firm’s Tax Controversy department, he has gained a reputation for his strategic approach to resolving complex tax disputes and his unwavering commitment to protecting his clients’ financial interests.

Before joining Fisher Tousey, Scott practiced as a commercial litigator in Jacksonville, honing his advocacy skills before earning his LL.M. in Taxation with Honors from the University of Florida. Scott also holds a Florida Bar Board Certification in Tax Law—a distinction achieved by only 0.2% of Florida attorneys—underscoring his specialized expertise in all areas of tax law. With a strong background in litigation and a deep understanding of tax law and procedure, Scott is uniquely equipped to represent clients in both state and federal tax controversies, whether before administrative bodies or in the courtroom.

A prolific legal writer, Scott has been published in leading industry journals, including Tax Notes Federal, Bloomberg Tax, and the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal. He is also the founder and editor of the widely read tax law blog, Briefly Taxing, where he offers a humorous, yet insightful take on tax issues.

Areas of Practice

  • Tax Controversies & Litigation

Education & Credentials

  • Bachelor of Arts in English and Latin, Wake Forest University (2007)
  • J.D., University of Richmond, T.C. Williams School of Law (2010)
    • QUEST Research Fellowship Recipient
    • Editor-in-Chief, Richmond Journal of Law and the Public Interest
  • LL.M. in Taxation with Honors, University of Florida, Levin College of Law (2016)
  • Florida Bar Board Certification, Tax (2023)

Publications

Bar Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Florida
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • United States Bankruptcy Court, Middle District Florida
  • United States Circuit Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
  • United States Tax Court

Memberships

  • Florida Bar Association, Tax Section, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
  • American Bar Association, Tax Section
  • Jacksonville Bar Association

Civic Activities

Scott is committed to giving back to the community through leadership roles and volunteer activities, including chairing the Pro Bono Tax Court Calendar Call, where he assists pro se litigants before the Tax Court.  Scott also serves as a board member and Financial Committee Chairman for the First Coast Cultural Center and is the former Chairman of the Young Professionals Board for Communities in Schools of Jacksonville. He is a past member of Leadership St. Johns and a volunteer with Junior Achievement of North Florida.

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