Elizabeth Scott represents manufacturers and long-term care providers in personal injury, products liability, business, and insurance coverage litigation and appeals. In addition to her role as a trial and appellate lawyer, Elizabeth is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to mediate civil suits and serves as a mediator in cases pending in North Carolina civil superior courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. Clients can benefit from the negotiation skills that Elizabeth has developed through her years of service as both a client advocate and mediator.
Elizabeth Scott represents manufacturers and long-term care providers in personal injury, products liability, business, and insurance coverage litigation and appeals.
In addition to her role as a trial and appellate lawyer, Elizabeth is certified by the North Carolina Dispute Resolution Commission to mediate civil suits and serves as a mediator in cases pending in North Carolina civil superior courts and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina. Clients can benefit from the negotiation skills that Elizabeth has developed through her years of service as both a client advocate and mediator. She is especially qualified to assist clients seeking arbitration, mediation, and other cost-efficient alternatives to the standard jury trial.
Before joining private practice, Elizabeth clerked on both the North Carolina Court of Appeals and Supreme Court. Elizabeth calls upon her knowledge of the North Carolina appellate court system from her past clerkships and her former service on the Appellate Rules Study Committee when representing clients on appeals.
Elizabeth was admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1986 and is admitted to practice in all three U.S. District Courts for the state of North Carolina, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals and the U.S. Supreme Court.
Elizabeth is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA), and she served on the bar association’s Minorities in the Profession Committee from 2006 through 2009 and as a past co-chair of the Litigation Section Council Ethics Committee. She currently serves on the NCBA’s Dispute Resolution Council and is a past member of the NCBA’s Insurance Section Council.
Elizabeth is also a member of the North Carolina Association of Defense Attorneys and the Defense Research Institute. She is a past member of the North Carolina District Export Council.
Elizabeth is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating available. Elizabeth has been named a "Local Litigation Star" by Benchmark Litigation (2008-present) and has been recognized among their "Top 250 Women in Litigation" (2011-2015).
She is listed in The Best Lawyers in America© (2010-present) for Commercial Litigation and Trusts and Estates Litigation, and she was named the Best Lawyers® Raleigh "Lawyer of the Year" for Litigation - Trusts and Estates in the 2020 edition. She is also listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers (2012-present), including on its Top 50: Women list (2016-present), and in Business North Carolina's "Legal Elite" (2018-present). In 2019, Business North Carolina named herto the “Legal Elite Hall of Fame” for obtaining the highest number of votes in North Carolina in the Litigation category. In 2008, she was named a "Woman Extraordinaire" by Business Leader Magazine, and, in 2009, she received the Triangle Business Journal's "Women in Business" Award.
In the community, Elizabeth currently serves on the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission. She has been active with White Memorial Presbyterian Church as a former Deacon and also serves on the board of directors for StepUp Ministries.
Elizabeth serves on Williams Mullen's Diversity & Inclusion Committee and is the past chair of the Women’s Initiative.
Elizabeth received her undergraduate and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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01.14.2021
17 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2021 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Camden, Kapp, Scott and Johnson Named to Top Lists
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01.05.2021
16 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2021 ‘Legal Elite’
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10.13.2020
Williams Mullen’s Litigation and Labor, Employment & Immigration Practices Named in Benchmark Litigation 2021; 15 Attorneys Recognized
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08.20.2020
116 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©; Most Total Lawyers in Virginia
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01.22.2020
10 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2020 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Camden, Kapp and Scott Named to Top Lists
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01.02.2020
13 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2020 ‘Legal Elite’
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09.30.2019
Williams Mullen’s Litigation and Labor, Employment & Immigration Practices Named in Benchmark Litigation 2020; 14 Attorneys Recognized
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08.15.2019
15 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers®
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08.15.2019
119 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in 2020 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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04.29.2019
4 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society
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02.05.2019
11 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to 2019 North Carolina Super Lawyers List; Keith Kapp and Elizabeth Scott Named to Top Lists
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01.02.2019
Elizabeth Scott Profiled in Business North Carolina's 2019 Legal Elite Issue
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01.02.2019
13 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2019 ‘Legal Elite’; Keith Kapp and Elizabeth Scott Inducted Into Hall of Fame
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12.03.2018
Williams Mullen’s Litigation and Labor, Employment and Immigration Practices Named in Benchmark Litigation 2019; 11 Attorneys Recognized
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12.03.2018
NC Pro Bono Resource Center Highlights Elizabeth Davenport Scott's Pro Bono Efforts
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08.15.2018
110 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in Latest Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©
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01.25.2018
9 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in North Carolina Super Lawyers for 2018; 3 Included in Rising Stars List
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01.03.2018
11 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to Business North Carolina’s 2018 ‘Legal Elite’
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10.04.2017
Williams Mullen’s Litigation Practice Recognized in 2018 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
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10.02.2017
Elizabeth Scott Named to 2017 Class of Leaders in the Law by North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
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08.14.2017
114 Williams Mullen Attorneys Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2018
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02.01.2017
10 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named to the 2017 North Carolina Super Lawyers List
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10.19.2016
Williams Mullen’s Litigation Practice Honored in 2017 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
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08.15.2016
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2017 Best Lawyers in America
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01.21.2016
12 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2016 North Carolina Super Lawyers
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10.19.2015
Williams Mullen’s Litigation Practice Honored by Benchmark Litigation
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08.17.2015
106 Williams Mullen Attorneys named 2016 Best Lawyers in America
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07.27.2015
Elizabeth Scott named one of Benchmark Litigation's 'Top 250 Women in Litigation'
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01.21.2015
Williams Mullen North Carolina Attorneys Named 2015 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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10.24.2014
Benchmark Litigation Names Williams Mullen a ‘Recommended’ Firm in North Carolina for 2015
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08.20.2014
Benchmark Litigation names Elizabeth Scott one of the 'Top 250 Women in Litigation' in U.S.
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08.18.2014
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2015 Best Lawyers in America
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08.14.2014
Williams Mullen Litigation Partner Elizabeth Davenport Scott announces candidacy for North Carolina Court of Appeals
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01.31.2014
Williams Mullen North Carolina Attorneys Named 2014 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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11.20.2013
Benchmark Litigation Names Williams Mullen a ‘Recommended’ Firm in North Carolina
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08.16.2013
100 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2014 Best Lawyers in America
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04.19.2013
Attorney Elizabeth Scott discusses tort reform with North Carolina Lawyers Weekly
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02.27.2013
Williams Mullen North Carolina Attorneys Named 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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09.13.2012
104 Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2013 Best Lawyers in America
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07.10.2012
Yahoo! News Notes Achievement by Elizabeth Scott
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07.10.2012
Elizabeth Scott Named One of the “Top 250 Women in Litigation” in U.S.
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01.23.2012
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2012 North Carolina “Super Lawyers”
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09.29.2011
Williams Mullen Attorneys Named 2012 Best Lawyers in America
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09.01.2011
RACs, RACs, RACs…Don’t Forget About the MICs
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08.01.2011
Caution: Trustee Communications With Attorneys May Not Be Protected From Disclosure
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08.06.2010
Ninety-Eight Williams Mullen Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America" 2011
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08.01.2010
Legislature to Study Whether Long Term Care Facilities Should Be Required to Carry Liability Insurance
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10.06.2009
Benchmark Litigation Names Williams Mullen a ‘Highly Recommended’ Firm in Virginia and North Carolina
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10.01.2009
Changes to North Carolina Statute of Repose Doubles Potential Exposure Time for Product Manufacturers
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08.31.2009
Chinese Drywall Litigation in Mid-Atlantic States
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08.31.2009
Elizabeth Scott featured in Triangle Business Journal Q&A
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08.12.2009
Williams Mullen Attorney Elizabeth Davenport Scott Wins Triangle Business Journal’s 'Women in Business' Award
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07.30.2009
Eighty-five Attorneys Named "Best Lawyers in America" 2010
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06.18.2009
Williams Mullen Dons Aprons for a Good Cause
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04.08.2009
Williams Mullen Women's Initiative Hosts Event: "Inspirational Leadership in Times of Great Change"
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02.23.2009
Williams Mullen Attorneys Featured in Book of Leaders
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10.15.2008
Elizabeth Scott Named 2008 Women Extraordinaire
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04.13.2021
Healthcare Heroes and Immunity: A Look at COVID Healthcare Litigation Online Webinar
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10.28.2020
Fall 2020 TAG Virtual - SG: Litigation & ADR
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05.14.2020
Unprecedented: Force Majeure and Other Contractual Issues in the COVID-19 Crisis
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03.15.2012
2012 Raleigh Fiduciary Focus
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10.15.2009
2009 Raleigh Fiduciary Focus