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.