Scott M. Sarason

A seasoned trial lawyer, Scott Sarason represents clients in cases involving product liability, admiralty/maritime claims, commercial litigation and general liability litigation. Among his clients are companies in the private sector including multinational corporations and manufacturers, major insurance companies and local and state public entities.

Scott represents manufacturers, distributors and retailers of a variety of products including recreational vehicles such as personal watercraft, jet boats, other marine vessels used as pleasure crafts and ultra-light aircraft. He serves as national counsel for a manufacturer of recreational vehicles and personal watercraft. His extensive experience in the maritime/admiralty arena includes defending clients against claims of personal injury and wrongful death, limitation of liability, marine insurance and pleasure boats and cargo issues under the Jones Act.

His client roster includes the manufacturers of engines used in the marine and automotive industries, children’s products, and consumer products such as ladders and tools. He also defends commercial trucking companies in cases involving claims of catastrophic loss and rideshare companies in automobile accidents and general liability.

Scott also represents clients in commercial matters involving contract disputes, class actions, and representing individual professionals in litigation. He also manages class actions brought against marine manufacturers, auto manufacturers and builders of residential properties.

In recognition of his courtroom accomplishments, he was elected to membership of highly regarded trial organizations including American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), International Society of Barristers (ISB) and Product Liability Advisory Counsel. He is also active as a court appointed member of the 11th Circuit Professionalism Committee.

Scott serves as Administrative Partner in the firm’s Miami office. He served for several years as the firm’s Managing Partner and as a member of its Executive Committee.

Certifications

•AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell

Awards & Honors

•Daily Business Review 'Most Effective Lawyers' 2015, awarded in recognition of achievement in the category of Product Liability.
•Daily Business Review 'Most Effective Lawyers' 2011, awarded in recognition of achievement in the category of Product Liability.
•The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Miami Product Liability Litigation-Defendants 'Lawyer of the Year'
•The Best Lawyers in America, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants and Product Liability -Defendants, 2012-2026
•Florida's Legal Elite 2005-2014
•Florida's Super Lawyers, Personal Injury Defense: Products Liability, 2006-2025
•South Florida Legal Guide Top Lawyer, Product Liability (Defense), Corporate and Business Litigation 2009-2018

Articles & Presentations

•Panelist, 'Bridging the Communication Gap,' Miami-Dade Bar, Florida Law Con, April 2024
•Co-presenter, 'The Hook Brings the Jury Back: The Importance of Trial Themes and How to Use Them Before a Jury,' Celesq/Thompson Reuters Webinar, February 2023
•Co-Presenter, 'Hot Topics in Evidence 2015,'Trial lawyers Section of The Florida Bar Seminar, April 17, 2015

Scott's News and Insights

12.01.2025
Firm News

RumbergerKirk Partners Honored at the 2025 Miami-Dade Bar Circle of Excellence Awards

RumbergerKirk Partners Nicole Kwapisz and Scott Sarason were recognized at...

10.16.2025
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RumbergerKirk Attorneys Among 2025 Circle of Excellence Honorees Recognized by the Miami-Dade Bar

RumbergerKirk partners Nicole Kwapisz and Scott Sarason will be honored...

08.21.2025
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27 RumbergerKirk Attorneys Named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America

Dan Gerber and Leonard Dietzen Named “Lawyer of the Year;”...

06.26.2025
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Five RumbergerKirk Attorneys Selected for the 2025 Florida Super Lawyers List

Orlando, FL- June 26, 2025 - Five RumbergerKirk attorneys have...

08.15.2024
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Best Lawyers in America 2025 Edition Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Two Named “Lawyer of the Year” and Two Named “Ones...

06.24.2024
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Florida Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Recognizes RumbergerKirk Attorneys

Orlando, FL- June 24, 2024 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...

04.12.2024
Events

Bridging the Communication Gap

RumbergerKirk partner Scott Sarason joined a panel discussion during the...

09.14.2023
Beyond the Bio

Traditions and Cultures: Jewish Families Gather Together for High Holy Days this September

Scott Sarason Shares his Families Traditions and Background This September,...

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08.17.2023
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Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 24 RumbergerKirk Attorneys with Managing Partner Frank Sheppard Named Lawyer of the Year

ORLANDO, FL - August 17, 2023 - Best Lawyers has...

06.26.2023
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Seven RumbergerKirk Attorneys Listed in 2023 Florida Super Lawyers

Orlando, FL- June 26, 2023 - RumbergerKirk is pleased to...