W. Scott "Scott" McGinness, Jr.

W. Scott "Scott" McGinness, Jr.


Miller & Martin PLLC

Recognized since 2005

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Practice Areas

Corporate Law

Securities / Capital Markets Law

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Scott McGinness concentrates his practice in the areas of corporate law with an emphasis on mergers and acquisitions, securities, investment management and banking. He has represented numerous companies in the purchase and sale of stock and assets, with transaction sizes in excess of $200 million, including transactions involving overseas entities. He represents publicly traded companies as well as privately owned entities.

Mr. McGinness heads the firm's Investment Management Group which advises broker-dealers, investment advisers, investment funds and others involved in the financial services industry. The group represents investment managers and entities which have in excess of $2 billion under management.

Mr. McGinness was a Lieutenant, J.G. in the U.S. Navy from 1970-1973.

Location
  • Volunteer Building, Suite 1200
    832 Georgia Avenue
    Chattanooga, TN 37402-2289
Education
  • The University of Tennessee, J.D., graduated 1975
  • Dartmouth College, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • Tennessee, Tennessee

Miller & Martin PLLC
Headquarters: Chattanooga, Tennessee

59 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2025)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2019)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2017)
  • Corporate Law, Chattanooga (2011)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Corporate Law
  • Securities / Capital Markets Law

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