Scott C. Ford

An experienced trial lawyer, Scott is Chair of both the firm’s Litigation and Workers’ Compensation Practice Groups. He currently serves as Vice President of McCandlish Holton.

Scott handles a wide range of commercial litigation matters, including insurance defense, non-competition agreements, business and commercial disputes, and premises and product liability. Scott also regularly represents employers and carriers before the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Scott has trial experience in state and federal courts. He also has considerable appellate experience arguing matters before the Court of Appeals of Virginia, the Supreme Court of Virginia and the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

Scott is active in his community and Bar leadership. He currently serves as Chair of the Board of Governors for the Litigation Section of the Virginia State Bar. Scott also serves on the Honors Advisory Council for James Madison University.  He is also on the Board for Kid's Chance of Virginia.

Recognitions

• Inside Business, "Top 40 Under 40", 2001
• Virginia Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2007, 2008
• Virginia Business, "Legal Elite", 2005, 2006, 2008
• Virginia Super Lawyer, 2010, 2011, 2012

Professional and Community Involvement

• Virginia State Bar, Board of Governors, Litigation Section, 2004-present, Chair
• James Madison University, Honors Advisory Council, 2009-present
• Kid's Chance of Virginia Board Member, 2011-present
• Young Peoples’ Community Choir Board Member, 2003-present
• Lead Virginia, Class of 2007
• Leadership Metro Richmond, Class of 2005
• SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) Board Member, 2002-2007

Publications and Presentations

• "From Courtroom to Conference Room: Some Lawyers' Thoughts on Mediation"
• "Tips for Defending Challenges to Carrier Medical Bill Reductions; Understanding Virginia's "Prevailing Community Rate" Standard"
• "Avoiding the Spoliation Trap - Tips for the Litigator"
• "Leaving Your Employer? Tips for Staying out of the Courtroom"
• "Protecting Trade Secrets - A Review of Virginia's Statute"
• "In Search of Whales, Not Minnows: Casting the Noncompete Net After Omniplex"