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Scott Armstrong
Associate
1400 Wewatta Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
scott.armstrong@nelsonmullins.com
Scott focuses his practice in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on franchise and distribution litigation. He also has experience with issues related to products liability litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
Scott focuses his practice in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on franchise and distribution litigation. He also has experience with issues related to products liability litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
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.
Representative Matters
- Representation of the manufacturer of an antiepileptic drug against allegations that its product caused birth defect injuries.
- Representation of several manufacturers of proton-pump inhibitor medications involving allegations that the medication caused acute and chronic kidney injuries.
- Representation of the manufacturer of therapeutic food and clinical nutrition products regarding allegations that the product caused low phosphate levels.
- Representation of one of the largest poultry producers in the United States regarding allegations involving the Sherman Act and supposed suppression of worker’s wages.
- Pro Bono representation of Maryland’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency in effort to reform Maryland Department of Correction’s use of prolonged periods of segregated confinement in inmates suffering from serious mental illnesses under the Eighth Amendment.
- Pro Bono representation of homeowners in construction defect case against insurance company and several contractors regarding negligent repair.
- Pro Bono representation of several artists regarding copyright and trademark matters.
Previous Professional Experience
- Staff Attorney, Baltimore office of National Law Firm (2016–2023)
- Document Review Attorney, Nelson Mullins (2015–2016)
Internships
- Judicial Intern under Hon. J. Michelle Childs, U.S. District Court for South Carolina (Summer 2015)
- Legal Extern, South Carolina Dep’t of Health & Environmental Control (2015)
Education
-
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2015)
- Senior Editorial Staff Member, ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal
- Study Abroad: The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London, England (2014)
- 2X CALI Award Recipient (Scholastic Excellence Award for top student)
- President’s List & Dean’s List
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, BA, History (2012)
Admissions
- Colorado
- Maryland
Practice Areas
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.
Representative Matters
- Representation of the manufacturer of an antiepileptic drug against allegations that its product caused birth defect injuries.
- Representation of several manufacturers of proton-pump inhibitor medications involving allegations that the medication caused acute and chronic kidney injuries.
- Representation of the manufacturer of therapeutic food and clinical nutrition products regarding allegations that the product caused low phosphate levels.
- Representation of one of the largest poultry producers in the United States regarding allegations involving the Sherman Act and supposed suppression of worker’s wages.
- Pro Bono representation of Maryland’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency in effort to reform Maryland Department of Correction’s use of prolonged periods of segregated confinement in inmates suffering from serious mental illnesses under the Eighth Amendment.
- Pro Bono representation of homeowners in construction defect case against insurance company and several contractors regarding negligent repair.
- Pro Bono representation of several artists regarding copyright and trademark matters.
Previous Professional Experience
- Staff Attorney, Baltimore office of National Law Firm (2016–2023)
- Document Review Attorney, Nelson Mullins (2015–2016)
Internships
- Judicial Intern under Hon. J. Michelle Childs, U.S. District Court for South Carolina (Summer 2015)
- Legal Extern, South Carolina Dep’t of Health & Environmental Control (2015)
Media
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
Professional Activities
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
Scott focuses his practice in the areas of complex business and commercial litigation, with an emphasis on franchise and distribution litigation. He also has experience with issues related to products liability litigation, with an emphasis on pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
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.Representative Matters
- Representation of the manufacturer of an antiepileptic drug against allegations that its product caused birth defect injuries.
- Representation of several manufacturers of proton-pump inhibitor medications involving allegations that the medication caused acute and chronic kidney injuries.
- Representation of the manufacturer of therapeutic food and clinical nutrition products regarding allegations that the product caused low phosphate levels.
- Representation of one of the largest poultry producers in the United States regarding allegations involving the Sherman Act and supposed suppression of worker’s wages.
- Pro Bono representation of Maryland’s designated Protection & Advocacy agency in effort to reform Maryland Department of Correction’s use of prolonged periods of segregated confinement in inmates suffering from serious mental illnesses under the Eighth Amendment.
- Pro Bono representation of homeowners in construction defect case against insurance company and several contractors regarding negligent repair.
- Pro Bono representation of several artists regarding copyright and trademark matters.
Previous Professional Experience
- Staff Attorney, Baltimore office of National Law Firm (2016–2023)
- Document Review Attorney, Nelson Mullins (2015–2016)
Internships
- Judicial Intern under Hon. J. Michelle Childs, U.S. District Court for South Carolina (Summer 2015)
- Legal Extern, South Carolina Dep’t of Health & Environmental Control (2015)
Education
-
University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law,
JD,
cum laude
(2015)
- Senior Editorial Staff Member, ABA Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Journal
- Study Abroad: The Honourable Society of Gray’s Inn, London, England (2014)
- 2X CALI Award Recipient (Scholastic Excellence Award for top student)
- President’s List & Dean’s List
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington, BA, History (2012)
Admissions
- Colorado
- Maryland
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation & Business Torts
- Franchise & Distribution - Litigation
- Products Liability - Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices
- Consumer Financial Services
- Warranty Litigation
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.
- Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch
- Commercial Litigation (2026)
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026)
- Member, Colorado Bar Association
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