J. Scott Alexander

Scott Alexander is a partner with the Construction Law Team and and currently serves as the managing partner of Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP. Scott practices throughout all California state and federal courts. His practice focuses primarily on general civil litigation with an emphasis in construction law, contract and real property disputes and creditors’ rights.

Scott represents public entities, private owners, architects and engineers, general contractors, and subcontractors in all aspects of public and private contracting issues within the construction industry, including licensing issues, impact, delay and disruption claims, complex contract disputes, negligence and tort claims, and mechanics’ lien and stop notice actions. He also has significant experience drafting and negotiating all types of construction contracts and related construction documentation across various construction project delivery systems.

Scott is an AV® Peer Review Rated lawyer, the highest rating given by Martindale-Hubbell for legal ability and ethical standards.

Scott received his J.D., with distinction, from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 1997. Prior to receiving his law degree, Scott facilitated municipal finance transactions and drafted related legislation for the California Housing Finance Agency. He graduated from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee with a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Economics. Prior to joining Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP in January 1998, Scott was an associate in the Business and Tort Litigation Group with Diepenbrock, Wulff, Plant & Hannegan, LLP.

Areas of Practice

Construction Law, Business and Commercial Litigation, Creditor Rights, Real Estate, Public Contracts

Speaking Engagements/Seminars

• Speaker, The 2012 Mechanics’ Lien/Collection and Insurance Primer: Stay Ahead of the Curve, Sacramento, CA (September 15, 2011)
• Speaker, “Survive & Thrive: New Legal Tools For Your Toolbox,” San Ramon, CA (July 27, 2011)
• Speaker, “Survive & Thrive: New Legal Tools For Your Toolbox,” Stockton, CA (May 11, 2011)
• Speaker, “Public Works Construction: The Successful Project Primer,” Placerville, CA (March 1, 2011)
• Panelist, 3rd Annual Business Outlook Breakfast, Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce, Rancho Cordova, CA (February 25, 2011)
• Speaker, “Survive & Thrive: New Legal Tools For Your Toolbox,” Sacramento, CA (January 27, 2011)
• Speaker, Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP Employment and Construction Law Seminar, "California Employment Laws & the Construction Industry," Sacramento, CA (March 24, 2009)
• Speaker, Murphy Austin Adams Schoenfeld LLP Employment and Construction Law Seminar, "California Employment Laws & the Construction Industry," Sacramento, CA (November 11, 2008)
• Speaker, "California Public Works/Construction Contracts from Bidding to Completion," Lorman Education Services (July 2007, June 2006 and July 2005)

Memberships

American Bar Association
Sacramento County Bar Association
State Bar of California

Education

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law
J.D., with distinction, 1997

Rhodes College
B.A., cum laude, 1993
Business Administration and Economics

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