Scott Wilson

Scott Wilson

Experienced, Tenacious Employment Law and Appellate Attorney
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  • Louisiana
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Biography

Scott Wilson has handled more than 185 cases in federal district courts, 35 appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, three petitions for writs to the Supreme Court of the United States, and numerous trials and appeals in Louisiana district and appellate courts.

In a landmark ruling, I obtained a reversal from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of a summary judgment granted by the district court in the first Family and Medical Leave Act case heard by any federal appellate court. See Manuel v. Westlake Polymers Corp., 66 F.3d 758 (5th Cir. 1995). In another landmark decision, I obtained a reversal from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, resulting in a definition of the relevant standards to be applied in analyzing Louisiana's anti-SLAPP statute, La. C.C.P. art. 971. Lozovyy v. Kurtz, (5th Cir. 2015), 813 F.3d 576.

Previously, I worked for a large international firm in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I have published numerous articles and am a frequent speaker on employment law and other topics.

Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Education Law
Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Civil Rights
Discrimination, Employment
Additional Practice Areas
  • Title IX Defense
  • Teacher Tenure Rights
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Fees
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Louisiana
Louisiana State Bar Association
ID Number: 19835
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Federal District Court
Current
Scott has handled more than 185 cases in federal district courts, 35 appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, three petitions for writs to the Supreme Court of the United States, and numerous trials and appeals in Louisiana district and appellate courts. In a landmark ruling, he obtained a reversal from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals of a summary judgment granted by the district court in the first Family and Medical Leave Act case heard by any federal appellate court. See Manuel v. Westlake Polymers Corp., 66 F.3d 758 (5th Cir. 1995). In another landmark decision, Mr. Wilson obtained a reversal from the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, resulting in a definition of the relevant standards to be applied in analyzing Louisiana’s anti-SLAPP statute, La. C.C.P. art. 971. Lozovyy v. Kurtz, (5th Cir. 2015), 813 F.3d 576.
Education
University of California - Berkeley
J.D. | Law
Honors: Honors: McBaine Moot Court Competition
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Louisiana State University - Baton Rouge
B.A. | Bachelor of Arts
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Awards
Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney
SuperLawyers
Super Lawyers Top Rated Employment & Labor Attorney in Baton Rouge, LA
Professional Associations
Louisiana State Bar Association  # 19835
Member
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Notice of Right to Sue Is Not Jurisdictional
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The 'Clearly Better Qualified' Standard for Discriminatory Denial of Promotion Appears Dead in the Fifth Circuit
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Contact & Map
Scott Wilson Law
12835 York Dr
Baton Rouge, LA 70818
US
Telephone: (225) 388-9788
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM (Today)
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed