Scott Holmes

“It’s not the will to win that matters– everyone has that. It is the will to prepare to win that matters.”– Paul Bryant

With his background as a high school football and basketball coach, Scott understands the importance of preparation. Scott has taken the lessons he learned in competition and applied them to his practice. The successes he has achieved for his clients are the direct result.

Scott practices exclusively in civil litigation. While successful resolutions may come in many forms (including negotiated or mediated settlement), Scott relishes the opportunity to try a case to verdict when advantageous for his client.

Scott has been recognized for his ability and dedication to his clients. He has earned the prestigious rank of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale Hubbell, the highest ranking for professional excellence. Other accolades include Birmingham Magazine “Top Attorney ~ Rising Star;”Super Lawyers “Alabama Rising Star;” and Birmingham Magazine “Top Attorney ~ Insurance.”

Scott is admitted to practice in all State and Federal Courts in both Alabama and Mississippi.

Practice Areas

Appeals
Automobile Litigation
Architects and Engineers
Bad Faith
Breach of Contract
Business Litigation
Complex Litigation
Construction Litigation
Coverage Litigation
Design Professionals
Dram Shop Liability

Employment Litigation
Extra-Contractual Litigation
General Civil Litigation
Homeowners’ Liability
Insurance Coverage Litigation
Intellectual Property
Personal Injury Litigation
Premises Liability
Retail and Restaurant Defense
Trucking Litigation
Workers’ Compensation
Wrongful Death

Legal Education

Scott graduated with Honors from the University of Alabama School of Law. While in law school, Scott is proud to have been recognized as a Hugo Black Scholar. Other law school honors include:

Senior editor of the Alabama Law Review
Assistant Prosecutor for the UA Honor Court
Vice-President of Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity
Lieutenant Governor for the American Bar Association’s Fifth Circuit
Member of the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society

Recent Notable Results

Won summary judgment for a professional engineer and his firm in a case involving the alleged failure of an engineered retaining wall resulting in the collapse of a hillside and damage to both commercial and residential plaintiffs
Won a defense verdict in a wrongful death trucking case
Defeated an injunction demand that would have stopped construction on a municipal sports complex
Won summary judgment in a wrongful death case involving a workplace accident at a quarry
Won a defense verdict involving violations of the Federal Truth in Lending Act
Won summary judgment in a construction case involving water intrusion on neighboring properties
Won summary judgment in a catastrophic injury case involving the collapse of a trench
Won dismissal of a case against a commercial landlord for damages resulting from an alleged failure to maintain the premises
Won summary judgment in a catastrophic workplace injury case involving the transport of steel tubing
Defended numerous construction professionals (including general contractors, subcontractors, engineers, and repair contractors) in binding Arbitration resulting in successful outcomes.
Won numerous defense verdicts and summary judgments in serious injury cases involving vehicle accidents

Memberships

Alabama and Mississippi State Bar
Birmingham Bar Association

Personal

Originally from a small south Alabama community (Rose Hill) in Covington County, Scott now makes his home in Alabaster, Alabama. Outside the office, Scott can generally be found either at a ballpark/gym (supporting one of his four kids), or at home, spending time with his wife, Malina. Scott also enjoys practicing the martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu; currently holding the rank of brown belt.