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Scott Armstrong

Scott Armstrong

Associate

1400 Wewatta Street
Suite 500
Denver, CO 80202
T 303.583.9916
scott.armstrong@nelsonmullins.com
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Scott Armstrong is a litigator who represents and advises companies on automotive, franchise and distribution, and labor and employment matters. He counsels clients on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and litigation strategy, and represents them in complex commercial disputes and arbitrations.

Scott’s practice focuses on the automotive industry, where he represents manufacturers in a range of disputes...

Scott Armstrong is a litigator who represents and advises companies on automotive, franchise and distribution, and labor and employment matters. He counsels clients on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and litigation strategy, and represents them in complex commercial disputes and arbitrations.

Scott’s practice focuses on the automotive industry, where he represents manufacturers in a range of disputes and regulatory matters. He also represents employers in workplace litigation and advises on policies and risk management.

He has represented corporate clients in high-stakes matters involving alleged product defects, statutory violations, breach of contract, and business tort claims. Scott approaches each matter with a pragmatic, business-focused perspective, developing strategies that allow clients to manage risk and move forward efficiently.

Scott Armstrong

and regulatory matters. He also represents employers in workplace litigation and advises on policies and risk management.

He has represented corporate clients in high-stakes matters involving alleged product defects, statutory violations, breach of contract, and business tort claims. Scott approaches each matter with a pragmatic, business-focused perspective, developing strategies that allow clients to manage risk and move forward efficiently.

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)
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)

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Recognitions

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Professional Activities

  • Member, Colorado Bar Association

Scott Armstrong is a litigator who represents and advises companies on automotive, franchise and distribution, and labor and employment matters. He counsels clients on regulatory compliance, internal investigations, and litigation strategy, and represents them in complex commercial disputes and arbitrations.

Scott’s practice focuses on the automotive industry, where he represents manufacturers in a range of disputes... and regulatory matters. He also represents employers in workplace litigation and advises on policies and risk management.

He has represented corporate clients in high-stakes matters involving alleged product defects, statutory violations, breach of contract, and business tort claims. Scott approaches each matter with a pragmatic, business-focused perspective, developing strategies that allow clients to manage risk and move forward efficiently.

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

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.

  • Member, Colorado Bar Association