Scott A. Malm

Scott Malm concentrates his practice on litigation and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals. He primarily advises and represents title insurance companies and their insureds, escrow agents, lenders, developers, brokers, contractors, and similar clients in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal level.

Scott is recognized in Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers in America , is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, and has been recognized in the Southwest Super Lawyers list for Real Estate Law.

Scott has handled numerous mediations as a Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Courts. He is also available as a mediator and arbitrator for real estate, title, escrow, and business disputes.

Legal Updates & Firm News

Aug 16, 2024 - General

Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C. Attorneys are once again Recognized as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Americ

Aug 23, 2023 - Press Release

The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”; “Ones to Watch”; and “Best Lawyers”

Professional Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Real Estate; Real Estate Law (2020-2026)

• Southwest Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law (2012-2013 and 2025)

• Phoenix Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers - Arbitration and Mediation; Real Estate

• Featured “Innovator” in the Phoenix Business Journal (August 2009)

Presentations & Publications

•ABA’s Real Estate, Condemnation & Trust Committee Title Insurance Regional CLE Program, Host and Speaker (January 2025)

• Arizona State Bar, Real Property and Construction Law Sections (2011-present)

• Land Title Association of Arizona and Arizona State Escrow Assoc. Conferences (2008-present)

• National Business Institution: Boundary Law and Real Estate Titles (2002-present)

• National CLE Conference, Law Education Institute: Title Insurance (2007 and 2009)

• Author, Arizona Journal of Real Estate and Business: “Abstractor Liability” (2004)

• Arizona Trustee Association: Equitable Subrogation (2002 and 2012)

• Panelist, “Arizona’s Homestead and Judgment Lien Law Amendments,” State Bar Convention (2022)

Community Involvement

•Youth Sports Head Coach, including multiple Coach of the Year awards (2007-present)
•Gilbert Christian Schools (former president and board member, 2009-2014)
•Electronic Recording Commission (appointed by Governor, 2006-2007)
•Arizona Town Hall (report chairman, panel chairman, panel recorder, 2000-2009)
•Chandler-Horizon Rotary Club (former president and board member, 1998-2008)
•Actors Theatre of Phoenix (former executive committee and board member, 1998-2001)