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Scott is a Florida Bar Board Certified Real Estate Attorney. When not at the office or in court, Scott spends his free time with his wife and three sons at a small family farm/ranch in Southeast Hillsborough County. Scott, a sixth-generation Floridian, enjoys raising beef cattle and growing various agricultural products.
While at Stetson University, College of Law, Scott served as an Editor of the Law Review, and upon graduation, was awarded the Cecil E. and Augusta Bailey Award for meritorious leadership in the field of law. Since becoming a member of the Florida Bar in 2000, Scott has vigorously represented his clients in courtrooms, boardrooms, and arbitration forums throughout Florida, and before the Florida Governor and Cabinet.
Scott litigates cases which involve the following topics, among others: contract disputes, securities fraud, Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act violations, restrictive covenant enforcement, foreclosure defense/prosecution, lease disputes, title claims, partition actions, easement disputes, common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, shareholder derivation actions, civil theft, replevin, and consumer protection.
Before joining Owens Law Group, P.A. Scott was a solo practitioner for five years with offices in Tampa, Sun City Center, Riverview and Wesley Chapel. Scott has lectured on real estate, mortgage, securities, and corporate topics, and focuses his practice in these areas. Scott is President of the Bay Area Real Estate Council; a member of the Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC; and has conducted hundreds of real estate transactions throughout Florida. Scott also serves as general counsel for various non-profit organizations, and as an expert witness in real estate cases.
| Scott William Fitzpatrick: | Member at The Owens Law Group, PA |
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811 Cypress Village Blvd Ste B Sun City Center, FL 33573 |
| Website: | http://www.owenslawgrouppa.com |
| Phone: | (813) 634-5425 |
| Fax: | (813) 633-3397 |
| Offices: |
Owens Law Group, PA
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Scott engages in litigation topics which include, but are not limited to, contract disputes, securities fraud, Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act violations, restrictive covenant enforcement, foreclosure defense/prosecution, common law fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, misrepresentation, Florida's Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices Act, shareholder derivation actions, civil theft, and consumer protection.
Scott has been involved in thousands of real estate transactions throughout Florida.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Law Review | Member | 1999 - 2000 |
| Stetson Law Review | Research Editor | 1999 - 2000 |
| River Ranch Property Owners' Association, Inc. | General Counsel and Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | N/A |
| River Ranch Property Owners' Association, Inc. | General Counsel and Member | N/A |
| Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section | Member | N/A |
| Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund | Member | 2004 - 2009 |
| Stetson Lawyers' Association, Advisory Council | Member | 2006 - 2008 |
| Bay Area Real Estate Council | Member | N/A |
| Bay Area Real Estate Council | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC | Member | N/A |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC | Member | N/A |
| Bay Area Real Estate Council | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Florida Land Title Association | Member | N/A |
| Bay Area Real Estate Council | Board of Directors | N/A |
| Florida Land Title Association | Member | N/A |
| Bay Area Real Estate Council | Board of Directors | 2013 - 1900 |
| Florida Land Title Association | Member | 2013 - 1900 |
| Bay Area Real Eatate Council | Secretary | 2016 - 2018 |
| Bay Aea Real Estate Council | President | 2018 - 1900 |
| Coquina Water Control District | General Counsel | 2018 - 1900 |
| Bay Aea Real Estate Council | President | N/A |
| Coquina Water Control District | General Counsel | N/A |
| Bay Aea Real Estate Council | President | N/A |
| Coquina Water Control District | General Counsel | N/A |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Adjunct Professor | N/A |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Adjunct Professor | N/A |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School | Adjunct Professor | 2019 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Honorary Chapter FFA Degree | Newsome FFA Chapter | 2018 |
| Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer | The Florida Bar | 2015 |
| 6th Circuit Award - Top Contributors | Attorney's Title Fund Services, LLC | 2014 |
| Gold Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore | The South Shore News and Tribune | 2014 |
| Silver Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore | The South Shore News & Tribune | 2013 |
| Silver Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore | The South Shore News & Tribune | 2013 |
| Silver Award - The Best Law Firm in South Shore | The South Shore News & Tribune | 2012 |
| Top 100 Title Agents/Agencies Award | Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC | 2012 |
| Top 100 Title Agents/Agencies Award | Attorneys' Title Fund Services, LLC | 2010 |
| Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP) | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2010 |
| Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP) | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2009 |
| Top Title Companies (Flagship Title of Tampa, LLP) | Tampa Bay Business Journal | 2008 |
| Leading Agent Award | Stewart Title Guaranty Company | 2006 |
| Honorary Chapter FFA Defree | Barrington FFA Chapter | 2006 |
| Cecil E. and Augusta Bailey Award | Stetson University College of Law | 2000 |
| Who's Who of American Law Schools | Who's Who of American Law Schools | 1999 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough Community College | AA | 1995 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| University of South Florida | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1997 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Stetson University College of Law | Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Ayres v. Blue Jordan Forest Owners' Association, Inc., Case Numbers: 2D09-5838 and 2D10-2530 (Fla. 2d DCA 2010). | The trial court's granting of Mr. Fitzpatrick's Motion for Summary Judgment was afirmed by the Second District Court of Appeals. |
| First Hanover v. Vazquez, So.2d 1188 (Fla. 3d DCA 2003). | On appeal to the Third District Court of Appeals, Mr. Fitzpatrick was succesful in obtaining a reversal of the trial court's ruling in favor of his client. |
| Harvest Time of Tampa, Inc. v. Crosstown Stor-N-More, Case No.: 07-CA-10247, 13th Judicial Cir., Florida (2007). | An agreed final judgment was entered by the trial court. |
| Opposition to RRPOA's property being included in proposed Everglades Headwaters Nat. Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. | RRPOA's real property was removed from the proposed federal program. |
| Preservation of Natural FL, Inc. v. Fulford, et al., Case No.: 2010-CA-00743, Tenth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2010). | The case was voluntarily dismissed by the plaintiff prior to trial. |
| Quinn v. Assini, Case No. 51-2007-AP-05ES, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2007). | The appellate court affirmed the trial court's granting of Mr. Fitzpatrick's Motion for Summary Judgment. |
| Representation of Local 3525 Union. | Negotiation of Collective Bargaining Agreement |
| Wetter v. Ortiz, Case Number: 10-AP-000017-ES, Sixth Judicial Circuit, Florida (2011) | The appellate court reversed, in part, affirmed, in part, and remanded the trial court's order. |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 370710 | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Stetson Law Review | The Early Years of the Stetson Law Review | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Allign Right Realty Annual Conference | Real Estate Litigation | 2019 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Florida Real Estate Transactions Class | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures | 2014 |
| Thomas M. Cooley Law School - Florida Real Estate Transactions Class | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures | 2013 |
| River Ranch Property Owners' Association, Inc. - Annual Membershp Meeting | Florida Real Property/Corporate Law | 2013 |
| Indian Lake Estates, Inc. Annual Membership Meeting | Florida Real Property and Corporate Law Issues | 2013 |
| Sun City Center Estate Planning Study Group | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Legal and Tax Issues for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure | 2012 |
| Stetson College of Law Real Property Class | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Foreclosures | 2012 |
| Stetson College of Law Real Property Class | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Real Property Litigation | 2011 |
| Court TV Interview | Guest Interview - Debra Lafave Case | 2007 |
| CBS Interview - The Early Show | Guest Interview - Debra Lafave Case | 2007 |
| Florida Cabinet Meeting | State Acquisition of Private Lands (River Ranch Acres) | 2002 |
| Seminar for executive directors, officers, trustees, controllers, CFOs, tax managers, accountants, enrolled agents and attorneys | Guest Speaker/Lecturer - Florida Tax-Exempt Organizations | 2001 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew, LLP | 2000 - 2001 |
| Associate | Harris, Barrett, Mann & Dew, LLP | 2000 - 2001 |
| Associate | Kiefner & Renaldo, P.A. | 2001 - 2003 |
| Associate | Kiefner & Renaldo, P.A. | 2001 - 2003 |
| Sole Practitioner | Scott W. Fitzpatrick, P.A. | 2004 - 2008 |
| Sole Practitioner | Scott W. Fitzpatrick, P.A. | 2004 - 2008 |
| Manager Member | Flagship Tite, LLC | 2008 - 1900 |
| Manager Member | Flagship Tite, LLC | N/A |
| Associate | Owens Law Group, PA | 2008 - 2013 |
| Manager Member | Flagship Tite, LLC | N/A |
| Associate | Owens Law Group, PA | 2008 - 2013 |
| Shareholder and Vice President | Owens Law Group, PA | 2013 - 1900 |
| Shareholder and Vice President | Owens Law Group, PA | N/A |
| Shareholder and Vice President | Owens Law Group, PA | N/A |
| Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer | Owens Law Group, PA | N/A |
| Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer | Owens Law Group, PA | 2015 - 1900 |
| Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer | Owens Law Group, PA | N/A |
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