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Overview

Scott Atwood chairs Henderson Franklin’s Labor and Employment Law Group and represents employers in employment litigation, workplace compliance and other labor and employment matters. With three decades of experience, he advises businesses, entrepreneurs and public entities throughout Florida and across the United States on workplace disputes and day-to-day employment issues.

Scott represents employers in matters involving Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Section 1983, discrimination, harassment and retaliation claims. He also counsels employers on FMLA leave, FLSA and wage-and-hour compliance, whistleblower claims, non-compete agreements, trade secrets and employment contracts. His broader business practice includes drafting and negotiating confidentiality agreements, operating agreements and shareholder agreements.

As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, Scott also assists parties in resolving employment, business and other civil disputes through mediation. His decades of litigation experience provide practical perspective when evaluating risk, potential resolution and the costs associated with continued litigation.

Scott has been recognized for his work in employment law by Best Lawyers in America® (2026–2027), Florida Super Lawyers (2019–2026) and Naples Illustrated, which has named him a “Top Lawyer” from 2020 through 2026. Earlier in his career, he was recognized as a Rising Star while practicing with labor and employment law firms in Atlanta.

Scott earned his law degree from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Florida Journal of International Law and received the President’s Award for service. He currently serves on the University of Florida Law Alumni Council.

Scott addresses pertinent topics such as overtime pay regulations and civil rights in the workplace, including:

Outside of his professional life, Scott treasures time spent with his family, enjoys discovering new travel destinations, and is an avid follower of New England sports teams.

Professional and Civic Affiliations

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Scott is a dedicated community leader. He has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as past president of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation and chairing the Board of Directors for the Sidney & Berne Davis Arts Center. His leadership extends to serving as Legislative Chair for SHRM Naples and National Alumni Relations Chair for the University of Florida Law Alumni Council. Scott is also an almunus of the Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class of 2017.

In the past, Scott served on the Florida Bar’s Board of Governors, including roles in the Executive Council and Disciplinary Committee. He held the position of chair for the Florida Bar’s Labor and Employment Section from 2021 to 2022. Scott’s contributions also include past roles as president of the Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division, vice-chair of the Florida Bar’s Continuing Legal Education Committee, and president of the Lee County Bar Association. He was chair of the Small Firm Section of the Atlanta Bar Association and a former member of various committees and organizations, including the Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism and the Florida Bar’s inaugural Diversity Committee.

Scott’s commitment to community service extends to his role on the Allocations Committee for the United Way of Lee County and his participation in the Executive Committee of the Dartmouth Club of Georgia.

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