Practice Areas: Civil Litigation, Employment & Labor, Business & Corporate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 2013
Education: Charlotte School of Law
Details
Attorney Kristie A. Scott stands as the founder, shareholder and principal attorney at Light Path Law, P.A., lending her legal prowess to a diverse array of fields encompassing church law, business law, labor and employment law, government law, and civil and business litigation. Her stellar reputation is underpinned by a series of accolades, including the esteemed AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell since 2020.
A Charlotte, North Carolina, native, Ms. Scott’s legal acumen was cultivated in her hometown, where she not only excelled academically but also honed her advocacy skills through national civil and criminal mock trial competitions. She secured a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, with a Leadership Fellowship and as a National Society of Collegiate Scholar. She went on to complete her Juris Doctor from the Charlotte School of Law, from where she graduated cum laude in 2012.
Prior to her legal career, Ms. Scott accrued extensive experience in the investment and insurance industries, developing a deep understanding of financial markets and management. Her multifaceted background underscores her holistic approach to law and community service, making her an invaluable asset to her clients and the community at large. The dedication and commitment she shows to her work has earned her recognition as a Leader in the Law by the Florida Association for Women Lawyers and a spot on the National Black Lawyers’ Top 40 Under 40 list, among other honors.
Ms. Scott extends her influence beyond legal realms, actively engaging as a public speaker in the community, addressing a spectrum of legal topics in various forums and media outlets. Her dedication to community service is exemplified through her roles as a guardian ad litem for the 20th Judicial Circuit of Florida, service on the 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee and participation in diverse leadership programs. She also has an “Excellent” rating on Avvo.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, Employment & Labor: Employer, Business/Corporate, Legislative & Governmental AffairsFocus areas
Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Employment Law - Employee, Labor Law, Limited Liability Companies, Partnership, Sexual Harassment, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower
- 40% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 30% Employment & Labor: Employer
- 20% Business/Corporate
- 10% Legislative & Governmental Affairs
First Admitted: 2013, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.lightpathlaw.com/attorneys/kristie-a-scott/
- Member, 20th Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee, Group “C” of The Florida Bar, Current through 11/30/2023, 2022
- Treasurer for the Lee County Association for Women Lawyers - Associate Member of the Calusa Chapter of the American Inns of Court - Secretary of the Isaac Anderson Jr. Chapter of the National Bar Association, 2017
- Florida, Lee County, and American Bar Associations- Southwest Florida Federal Bar Association., 2018
- Represented Small Business in Employment Overtime Dispute which resulted in Full Settlement - Successfully defended Homeowners’ Association and Insurer in a Federal lawsuit for alleged Racial Housing Discrimination which resulted in Full Dismissal of All Claims, 2016
- Successfully defending commercial landlord in lawsuit where client was found not liable and prevailed in its countersuit with awards for damages, specific performance and attorneys' fees after three-day trial, 2019
- Successfully defended Government Agency in Public Records Lawsuit which resulted in Full Dismissal of All Claims - Successfully assisted Clients with immediately obtaining 90% of a Family Debt in excess of $300,000 and execution of a Promissory Note to repay the remaining 10%. - Successfully defended Homeowner in Foreclosure Action brought by Homeowners’ Association which resulted in Homeowners’ Association crediting monies to Homeowner and dismissing foreclosure action against Homeowner, 2017
- Reviewed and Analyzed Contract for Business Client to appear on National Television Program; Television Appearance resulted in Offer to Purchase Business for more than $500,000.00, 2016
- Golisano Community Council, Member
- Treasurer for Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization, 2022
- Kristie currently volunteers as a Mentor in the Take Stock in Children Program through The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc. (2013-Current) and is a Member of the Fort Myers Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., a public service organization. (2017-current), 2013
- The Rising Stars list recognizes no more than 2.5 percent of attorneys in each state. To be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger, or in practice for 10 years or less., Rising Star, Thomson Reuters
- Best Employment Lawyers serving Cape Coral, Expertise, 2021
- Ones to Watch in Florida, Best Lawyers, 2022
- Top 40 under 40, National Black Lawyer, 2021
- This rating signifies that a large number of the lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards., Received AV Preeminent® rating, Martindale Hubbell, 2020
- Leader in the Law, Florida Association for Women Lawyers, 2017
- Honoree at The Finer Womanhood Luncheon, the Alpha Eta Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., 2017
- B.A., University of North Carolina at Charlotte, 2005
- Kristie is an adjunct business law professor at Florida Gulf Coast University. As an adjunct professor, she teaches business law and focuses on the following topics: Legal Foundations, The American Judicial System, Resolving Disputes through Alternative Dispute Resolution Processes, Criminal Procedure in Business, Torts and Products Liability, Overview and Formation of Contracts, Agency Law, Choice of Business Entity, Employment Discrimination, Personal Property and Real Property. , Adjunct Professor, Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida Gulf Coast University, 2022
- Kristie recently spoke at the Florida Alliance of Paralegal Associations' Seminar in Fort Myers. Her topic was "Maximizing Success and Ethics in the Legal Profession"., Speaker, Paralegal Association, 2018
- Churches and Religious Institutions
- Condominium Associations
- Construction Companies
- Governmental Entities
- Homeowner Associations
- Individuals
- Small Businesses
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2024
- Rising Stars: 2019 - 2023