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Scott S. Gallagher

Partner

About Scott

Scott Gallagher concentrates his practice in commercial litigation, dealing with complex business and contract disputes.

Mr. Gallagher received his A.B. in Political Science from Duke University in 1996 and his J.D. from the University of Florida in 2000. Mr. Gallagher has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2000.

He is admitted to practice law in the State of Florida and the following federal courts: U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Seventh Circuit and Eleventh Circuit; Middle, Northern and Southern Districts of Florida; Northern District of Illinois; Eastern District of Michigan; Eastern District of Missouri; Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas; and Eastern District of Wisconsin.

Out of the office, he enjoys training for marathons and triathlons and traveling.

Representative Matters

  • Handled dozens of class action claims under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (“FDCPA”), the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”), and many other consumer protection laws including the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”), the Electronic Funds Transfer Act (“EFTA”) and the Privacy / Anti-Eavesdropping Provisions under Section 632 and 632.7 of the California Penal Code. 
  • Handled more than one thousand individual and class action claims under the FDCPA, the TCPA, the FCRA and numerous state consumer protection laws including the Florida Consumer Collection Practices Act (“FCCPA”), Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (“FDUTPA”), the California Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and similar consumer protection laws in Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, West Virginia and other states, and claims relating to alleged violations of the automatic stay provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.
  • Advises clients on matters of compliance under the TCPA, the FDCPA and FCRA, and partners with clients to craft and maintain policies and procedures to ensure compliance with such laws in order to preclude litigation and avoid liability.
  • Represented clients in defense of consumer claims concerning medical billing and in disputes concerning revenue cycle management contracts in the medical billing context.
  • Represented clients in the pursuit of pre-judgment remedies of garnishment and attachment to preserve assets for subsequent collection on judgment.
  • Represented clients in investigating and pursuing post-judgment claims under the Florida Uniform Fraudulent Transfer Act, including a favorable judgment resulting in the recovery of fraudulently transferred assets valued in excess of $10 million dollars.

Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, Jacksonville (2020-2026)

The Best Lawyers in America®, Litigation - Real Estate, Jacksonville (2023-2026)

Martindale-Hubbell AV Rated Attorney

Credentials

Education

J.D., University of Florida

A.B., Duke University, Political Science

Admissions

  • Florida
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • District of Colorado
  • Middle District of Florida
  • Northern District of Florida
  • Southern District of Florida
  • Northern District of Illinois
  • Eastern District of Michigan
  • Western District of Michigan
  • Eastern District of Missouri
  • Eastern District of Texas
  • Northern District of Texas
  • Southern District of Texas
  • Western District of Texas
  • Eastern District of Wisconsin

Organizational Involvement

Professional

ACA International (Association of Credit and Collection Professionals)

Florida Collectors Association

Thought Leadership

ACA International 2020 Virtual Convention & Expo – Getting the Most Bang for Your Buck in Litigation

ACA International 2016 Convention & Expo – Association of Credit and Collection Professionals – So Why Exactly Are You Here? Application of Changing Standards of Standing to Bring Consumer Lawsuits

SGR News & Perspectives

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