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Elizabeth Scott Moïse

Elizabeth Scott Moïse

Counsel

Liberty Center
151 Meeting Street
Suite 600
Charleston, SC 29401
T 843.534.4382
F 843.722.8700
scott.moise@nelsonmullins.com
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Scott practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability defense, and appellate law. She represents clients in the consumer products and retail industries, managing complex litigation from beginning to trial. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Insurance Law (Lawyer of the Year in 2024),...

Scott practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability defense, and appellate law. She represents clients in the consumer products and retail industries, managing complex litigation from beginning to trial. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Insurance Law (Lawyer of the Year in 2024), Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Litigation – Insurance.

Scott also frequently writes and speaks on legal writing. She has authored "The Scrivener" column for the South Carolina Lawyer Magazine for over 20 years, authored and co-authored books on tort law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and legal writing. She currently serves as Secretary of the South Carolina Bar Association, serves on the Bar’s Board of Governors, and is co-chair of the Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee.

Elizabeth Scott Moïse

Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Litigation – Insurance.

Scott also frequently writes and speaks on legal writing. She has authored "The Scrivener" column for the South Carolina Lawyer Magazine for over 20 years, authored and co-authored books on tort law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and legal writing. She currently serves as Secretary of the South Carolina Bar Association, serves on the Bar’s Board of Governors, and is co-chair of the Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience 

  • Handled complex insurance coverage and bad faith cases and insurance regulatory matters from start to finish.
  • Defended consumer and mechanical products liability cases in multiple jurisdictions in national practice.
  • Managed complex litigation from beginning to trial and appeal in insurance, products liability, and commercial law matters.
  • Served as national discovery counsel in product liability litigation.
  • Speaks frequently on legal writing.
The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience 

  • Handled complex insurance coverage and bad faith cases and insurance regulatory matters from start to finish.
  • Defended consumer and mechanical products liability cases in multiple jurisdictions in national practice.
  • Managed complex litigation from beginning to trial and appeal in insurance, products liability, and commercial law matters.
  • Served as national discovery counsel in product liability litigation.
  • Speaks frequently on legal writing.

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Recognitions

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Insurance Law (2009-2027), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2018-2027), Litigation – Insurance (2026-2027); Recognized as Charleston, S.C. "Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law" (2024)
  • Icon Award, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly (2023)
  • Recipient, G. Dewey Oxner, Jr. Mentor of the Year Award (2015)
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell (Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Products Liability Litigation, Appellate Practice, Class Actions, Consumer Finance)
  • Recipient, Compleat Lawyer Award, University of South Carolina School of Law (for outstanding civic and professional accomplishments, 2011)
  • Recipient, South Carolina Law Review Distinguished Alumni Award (2014)
  • Recipient, inaugural South Carolina Law Review Alumni Award (2008)
  • Recipient, Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. Pro Bono Award (1991, 2019)

Professional Activities

  • Adjunct Professor, Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina (Advanced Legal Writing; Legal Writing I and II) (1992; 1994-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Charleston School of Law (Advanced Legal Writing; Legal Writing I and II) (2004-2020)
  • Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
  • Secretary, South Carolina Bar Association (2026-present)
  • South Carolina Bar Board of Governors (2021–present)
  • South Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Governors (2026-present)
  • Chair, South Carolina Bar House of Delegates (2023–2026)
  • Co-chair, South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee (2015-present)
  • Charleston County Bar Association, President (2017–2018)
    • Executive Committee and Immediate Past President (2018–2019)
  • James L. Petigru Inn of Court (2012–present)
    • Vice-President (2021–present)
    • Pupillage Group Leader (2019–2020)
    • Program Chair (2013–2014)
  • University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law Alumni Council (2016-present)
  • Former member, District Court Advisory Committee for U.S. District Court for South Carolina 
  • Author, "The Scrivener" column on legal writing for South Carolina Lawyer Magazine (2002–present)
  • Co-Author, The South Carolina Law of Torts (5th Edition 2024)
  • Co-Author, The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina (3rd-8th editions; 1997-2023)

Community

  • Board of Trustees, University of South Carolina (2022-2024)
    • Chair, Advancement, Engagement, and Communications Committee (2022-2024)
  • Board of Governors, University of South Carolina Alumni Association (2015-2026)
    • President (2022-2024)
  • Board of Visitors, University of South Carolina (2008-2015)
    • Chair (2010-2013)

Leadership

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough 

  • Hiring Partner, Charleston Office
  • Counsel Committee, Member
  • Recruiting Committee, Member; Former Chair
  • Former Member, Firm Associates, Marketing, and Diversity Committees

Scott practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad faith, products liability defense, and appellate law. She represents clients in the consumer products and retail industries, managing complex litigation from beginning to trial. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Insurance Law (Lawyer of the Year in 2024),... Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Litigation – Insurance.

Scott also frequently writes and speaks on legal writing. She has authored "The Scrivener" column for the South Carolina Lawyer Magazine for over 20 years, authored and co-authored books on tort law, insurance coverage and bad faith, and legal writing. She currently serves as Secretary of the South Carolina Bar Association, serves on the Bar’s Board of Governors, and is co-chair of the Bar’s Judicial Qualifications Committee.

Experience

The following is a selected sampling of matters and is provided for informational purposes only. Past success does not indicate the likelihood of success in any future matter.

Experience 

  • Handled complex insurance coverage and bad faith cases and insurance regulatory matters from start to finish.
  • Defended consumer and mechanical products liability cases in multiple jurisdictions in national practice.
  • Managed complex litigation from beginning to trial and appeal in insurance, products liability, and commercial law matters.
  • Served as national discovery counsel in product liability litigation.
  • Speaks frequently on legal writing.

Education

  • University of South Carolina School of Law, JD (1989)
    • Editor in Chief, South Carolina Law Review (1988–1989)
    • Student Member, John Belton O'Neall Inn of Court (1989)
    • Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts (1987)
    • Recipient, Claud M. Sapp Award for Leadership, Scholarship, and Industry (1989)
  • University of South Carolina, BA, Education, Secondary English (1974)

Admissions

  • South Carolina
  • Supreme Court of the United States
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the District of South Carolina

Practice Areas

Industries

The bar rules of some states require that the standards for an attorney's inclusion in certain public accolades or recognitions be provided. When such accolades or recognitions are listed, a hyperlink is provided that leads to a description of the respective selection methodology.

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Insurance Law (2009-2027), Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2018-2027), Litigation – Insurance (2026-2027); Recognized as Charleston, S.C. "Lawyer of the Year for Insurance Law" (2024)
  • Icon Award, South Carolina Lawyers Weekly (2023)
  • Recipient, G. Dewey Oxner, Jr. Mentor of the Year Award (2015)
  • AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating by Martindale Hubbell (Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith, Products Liability Litigation, Appellate Practice, Class Actions, Consumer Finance)
  • Recipient, Compleat Lawyer Award, University of South Carolina School of Law (for outstanding civic and professional accomplishments, 2011)
  • Recipient, South Carolina Law Review Distinguished Alumni Award (2014)
  • Recipient, inaugural South Carolina Law Review Alumni Award (2008)
  • Recipient, Claude M. Scarborough, Jr. Pro Bono Award (1991, 2019)
  • Adjunct Professor, Joseph F. Rice School of Law, University of South Carolina (Advanced Legal Writing; Legal Writing I and II) (1992; 1994-present)
  • Adjunct Professor, Charleston School of Law (Advanced Legal Writing; Legal Writing I and II) (2004-2020)
  • Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
  • Secretary, South Carolina Bar Association (2026-present)
  • South Carolina Bar Board of Governors (2021–present)
  • South Carolina Bar Foundation Board of Governors (2026-present)
  • Chair, South Carolina Bar House of Delegates (2023–2026)
  • Co-chair, South Carolina Bar Judicial Qualifications Committee (2015-present)
  • Charleston County Bar Association, President (2017–2018)
    • Executive Committee and Immediate Past President (2018–2019)
  • James L. Petigru Inn of Court (2012–present)
    • Vice-President (2021–present)
    • Pupillage Group Leader (2019–2020)
    • Program Chair (2013–2014)
  • University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law Alumni Council (2016-present)
  • Former member, District Court Advisory Committee for U.S. District Court for South Carolina 
  • Author, "The Scrivener" column on legal writing for South Carolina Lawyer Magazine (2002–present)
  • Co-Author, The South Carolina Law of Torts (5th Edition 2024)
  • Co-Author, The Law of Automobile Insurance in South Carolina (3rd-8th editions; 1997-2023)
  • Board of Trustees, University of South Carolina (2022-2024)
    • Chair, Advancement, Engagement, and Communications Committee (2022-2024)
  • Board of Governors, University of South Carolina Alumni Association (2015-2026)
    • President (2022-2024)
  • Board of Visitors, University of South Carolina (2008-2015)
    • Chair (2010-2013)

Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough 

  • Hiring Partner, Charleston Office
  • Counsel Committee, Member
  • Recruiting Committee, Member; Former Chair
  • Former Member, Firm Associates, Marketing, and Diversity Committees