Scott Godes champions the rights of corporate policyholders faced with complex insurance recovery matters, navigating them through the intricacies of coverage disputes. As co-chair of the firm's Insurance Recovery and Counseling and Data Security and Privacy groups, Scott brings a proven track record of securing substantial recoveries for his clients, including in groundbreaking cyber insurance cases.

Scott’s approach to advocacy translates into tangible benefits for his clients. By tackling difficult, often untested issues, he crafts innovative strategies that focus on maximizing the chances of recovery. His thorough understanding of insurance law, combined with a practical problem-solving mindset, allows Scott to find tailored solutions for each client's unique challenges.

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In insurance law, I'm not just interpreting policies - I'm decoding possibilities for my clients to take advantage of the assets that they purchased."
Credentials

Education

  • George Washington University Law School, J.D., 1998, with honors, managing editor of Public Contract Law Journal, member of Moot Court Board
  • Middlebury College, B.A., 1994, cum laude

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • Massachusetts
  • Pennsylvania
  • District of Columbia

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia
  • U.S. Federal Court of Claims
  • U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
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