Scot L Claus
USA Guide 2024
Band 4 : Litigation: General Commercial
Email address
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602-285-5086Share profile
Band 4
About
Provided by Scot L Claus
Practice Areas
Scot Claus’s practice is wide-ranging and varied. As a result, he regularly represents clients in the following areas: Constitutional Law and Defense of Governmental Entities, Complex Commercial Litigation, Class-Action Litigation, Securities Fraud Litigation, Professional Liability Defense, Real Property Litigation (including commercial leasing disputes, easement and boundary disputes, and condemnation matters), Product Liability, and Intellectual Property litigation and prosecution. Mr. Claus practices in both federal and state courts; and he regularly argues cases before the federal and state courts of appeal. Mr. Claus has acted as outside counsel to the Maricopa County Judicial Merit System Commission since 2009. Mr. Claus has served as an Adjunct Faculty member at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University since 2012. He currently focuses his teaching on two classes: Private Property Rights and Real Estate and Business Valuation.
Professional Memberships
American Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona; Maricopa County Bar Association
Education
Arizona State University School of Law
J.D.
1993
Awards
United States (National) and Local Litigation Star
Benchmark Litigation United States, 2016-2024
Rising Star
Benchmark Litigation United States, 2009-2016
Dispute Resolution
The Legal 500 United States, 2021-2022
Commercial Litigation & Litigation - Real Estate
Best Lawyers in America®, 2020-2024
Fellow
Litigation Counsel of America
AV Preeminent Rating
Martindale-Hubbell®
Business Litigation
Southwest Super Lawyers®, 2010-2021
Chambers Review
USA
Scot Claus is well regarded for his appellate experience and skill in handling complex matters relating to areas such as securities fraud, product liability and class actions. His wide-ranging client base includes Native American tribal authorities and high-profile corporate entities.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Scot provides solid business counseling."
"He is an outstanding lawyer."
"Scot provides solid business counseling."
"He is an outstanding lawyer."