Scott Wagner

Scott Wagner has appeared in over 150 federal court civil actions at the trial and appellate levels, taking many cases to verdict as first chair trial attorney, earning national recognition in federal courts around the country, as well as before international arbitration tribunals.

A graduate with Honors and Distinction from Yale University, Mr. Wagner earned his B.A. in History while participating as a four year member of the University’s Football Team. Scott Wagner is an alumnus from the University of Miami School of Law, where he served on the School’s State, Regional and National Trial Teams.

Wagner’s high stakes business and trial experience spans from complex commercial cross-border transactions to disputes involving businesses, construction defects, fraud and civil RICO, and those involving personal injury and death.

In addition, Mr. Wagner also utilizes his specialized expertise in matters involving maritime and aviation disputes.

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Bar Admissions

State of Florida
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Circuit Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Pro Hac Vice Admissions

United States District Court of Massachusetts
United States District Court of Minnesota
United States District Court of Delaware
United States District Court of Guam

Professional Honors

Dade County Bar Legal Luminary Nominee in Admiralty 2017
Most Effective Lawyer, Daily Business Review, Finalist 2011
Florida Rising Stars, Florida Super Lawyers Magazine 2009-2018
Up & Coming Attorneys, Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite 2009-2015

Civic Involvement

Orange Bowl Committee, Active Member
Orange Bowl Committee, Rookie of the Year Award
Mt. Sinai Medical Center; Past Founders Board
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce; Past Pillar Board
Allapattah Music & Literacy Center – Motivational Edge
Leadership Miami, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2011-2012
Yale University, Alumni Interview Committee, 2015-2016 Reunion Committees, Yale Football Association, “Captains’ Club”
Miami Children’s Hospital, Ambassador Gems
Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Board Member & Miami Beach Campaign Chair

Arbitration Associations

American Arbitration Association
The Danish Institute of Arbitration (Copenhagen Arbitration)
Maritime Arbitration Association

Committees and Other Memberships

Florida Bar’s Admiralty Law Committee (2009-2018)
- Vice Chair – 2014-2017
Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (S.E.A.L.I.) (2006-2018)
- Board of Directors 2008-2009
- Port Director of Miami 2006-2007
Maritime Law Association
Dade County Bar Association
Florida Yacht Brokers’ Association
International Superyacht Society
International Seakeepers’ Society