Christopher Scott
Top rated Social Security Disability attorney in Carrollton, Georgia
SWS Accident & Injury Lawyers
Practice areas: Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Georgia since: 1993
Education: University of Georgia School of Law
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Christopher Scott is a partner at SWS Accident & Injury Lawyers, based in Carrollton, Georgia, where he provides experienced legal representation to individuals and families seeking justice after serious injuries and other life-altering events. With a practice focused on personal injury and civil litigation, he is dedicated to advocating for clients whose lives have been impacted by negligence, unsafe working conditions and other wrongful conduct. Through a client-centered approach, he works to secure favorable outcomes while guiding clients through every stage of the legal process.
Mr. Scott represents clients in a broad range of matters, including car, truck and motorcycle accidents, premises liability, construction accidents, wrongful death claims, workers' compensation cases, medical malpractice disputes, Social Security Disability Insurance claims and employment discrimination matters. His diverse practice enables him to address the legal and practical challenges clients face after an injury or other significant hardship, tailoring legal strategies to the unique circumstances of each case.
Throughout his career, Mr. Scott has built a reputation for thorough preparation, strategic advocacy and a commitment to protecting the rights of injured individuals. He understands that many cases involve substantial physical, emotional and financial burdens and strives to pursue results that help clients move forward with confidence. Among his notable achievements is securing a $3 million recovery for a client who suffered catastrophic crush injuries, demonstrating his ability to handle complex, high-value claims involving serious injuries.
Mr. Scott earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Georgia School of Law in 1993. His legal education provided the foundation for a career dedicated to representing individuals in challenging and often high-stakes litigation. Since entering the legal profession, he has developed extensive experience advocating for clients in both state and federal courts.
Licensed to practice law in Georgia and Alabama, Mr. Scott is also admitted before the Georgia Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Georgia, the Supreme Court of Alabama, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. These admissions reflect the breadth of his litigation experience across multiple jurisdictions.
In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Scott remains actively involved in the legal community through several professional organizations. He is a member of the Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, the Georgia Trial Lawyers Association's Workers’ Compensation Section, the Alabama State Bar, the American Bar Association, the State Bar of Georgia and the Carroll County Bar Association.
Practice areas
Social Security Disability, Workers' Compensation: Claimant, Estate Planning & Probate, Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Motor Vehicle Accidents, Probate & Estate Administration, Wills
- 30% Social Security Disability
- 30% Workers' Compensation: Claimant
- 20% Estate Planning & Probate
- 20% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 1993, Georgia
Professional Webpage: https://swslawfirm.com/christopher-b-scott/
Bar / Professional Activity
- State Bar of Georgia, 1993
- President, Congregational Council at Resurrection Lutheran Church
- Music Director, Resurrection Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Newnan, GA for 15 years
- Member, Carroll County Bar Association
- Sustaining Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives (NOSSCR) since 1994
- Northern District of Florida, 2013
- United States Supreme Court, 1999
- Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 1996
- Northern District of Georgia (U.S. District Court), 1993
- Georgia Supreme Court, 1993
- Georgia Court of Appeals, 1993
- State Bar of Alabama, 1994
Educational Background
- B.A. Journalism, 1990, Cum Laude, University of Georgia, Kappa Tau Alpha (top 10% of class), Member of Defenders/Advocates Society
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026