Attorney Scott Haft

Biography

The founder of Haft Law Group, Scott R. Haft represents individuals and businesses throughout the State of Florida, Colorado and the District of Columbia. He focuses his practice primarily on complex business and real estate litigation, such as business disputes with fraud allegations, construction lien foreclosures, partitions, collections, and post judgment collections. Mr. Haft also provides in-house counsel type services to small businesses on an as needed basis for those businesses that do not require a full-time in-house attorney. Additionally, Mr. Haft assists small businesses in the sale of their companies and/or assets. Furthermore, Mr. Haft specializes in assisting clients in starting and managing their 501(c)(3) non-profits.

Mr. Haft received a Bachelor of Arts from Franklin & Marshall College in 2005 with his primary focus in business administration. In his senior year, he was the captain of the college’s varsity baseball team. After graduation, Mr. Haft turned down an offer to play for the New York Mets to commence his legal studies at Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center, from which he graduated with his Juris Doctor in 2008.

Following law school, Mr. Haft was admitted to practice before the state courts of Florida and before the U.S. District Courts for the Middle and Southern Districts of Florida as well as in Colorado and the District of Columbia. 

Mr. Haft is also a circuit civil certified mediator in the State of Florida. He offers virtual mediations throughout Florida specifically for complex community association, business and real estate litigation matters.  Click Here for Our Mediation Services Availability.

Mr. Haft gained experience by working at two large law firms in Palm Beach County before starting his own firm in 2015, where his clients now include multi-billion dollar publicly listed companies to regional and local businesses and individuals. Mr. Haft prides himself on creating value for his clients.

Mr. Haft is active in numerous professional organizations which allow him to network with others in the legal community so that he can continue to grow and improve his legal skills and knowledge. Mr. Haft is married with two children and enjoys spending time with his family during his time off.

 

Education

  • Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
    • J.D. - 2008
  • Franklin and Marshall College
    • B.A. - 2005

Professional Associations

  • The Florida Bar, Member
  • The Palm Beach County Bar Association, Member
  • The Palm Beach County Justice Association, Member
  • The American Association for Justice, Member
  • The Colorado Bar, Member
  • The District of Columbia Bar, Member

Certifications

Scott R. Haft | Certified As A Circuit Mediator From November 2020-2022 | By Supreme Court Of The State Of Florida

Practice Areas

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Business Litigation
  • Real Estate Litigation
  • Construction Lien Litigation
  • Business Formation and Transactions
  • 501(C)(3) IRS Applications
  • In-House Counsel

Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2008
  • Colorado, 2018
  • District of Columbia, 2015
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