D. Scott Carlton

Scott Carlton is an associate in the Litigation practice of Paul Hastings. His practice focuses on securities litigation and appellate matters. Mr. Carlton has substantial experience representing public companies, investment management companies, officers, and directors against claims brought under the federal securities laws, state blue sky laws, and common law. These actions often include shareholder derivative actions, securities class actions, and individual investor actions. Additionally, Mr. Carlton represents and advises companies and special committees in connection with internal investigations in response to shareholder demand letters and SOX "whistleblower" lawsuits.

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Areas of Practice 1) Litigation, 2) Securities Enforcement and 3) Appellate Litigation
Law School University of San Diego, School of Law, J.D., 2005
Education Yale University, B.A., 2001
Bar Member / Association California State Bar Association
Most recent firm Paul Hastings LLP
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