Scott D. Garbo

In addition to serving as a construction arbitrator, Scott advises clients throughout the full life cycle of construction projects and on all aspects of the construction business. This representation includes contracting, risk mitigation, insurance, project claims, liens and bonds, dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration. Scott also assists construction businesses to navigate issues that arise outside of a project, working with colleagues across Clark Hill’s other practice groups—such as labor and employment, OSHA, corporate, real estate, cybersecurity, immigration, trade, and tax matters.

Scott has represented clients in multiple jurisdictions across the country on a wide range of projects, including office, commercial, industrial, automotive and manufacturing, underground sewer and water, earth retention, power and wastewater treatment, data centers, heavy civil and sitework, mixed-use buildings, automated assembly lines, modular construction, zoo exhibits, hospitals and other health-care facilities, road construction, universities and schools, and residential projects. Those projects have involved a variety of delivery models, including EPC, progressive and traditional design-build, and traditional design-bid-build.

When disputes arise, Scott helps clients resolve complex project issues involving delays, disruptions, acceleration, construction defects, design errors and omissions, suspensions, differing site conditions, changes, extras, and other claims. His approach is grounded in the realities of the construction business and focused on helping clients manage risk, protect project outcomes, and resolve disputes efficiently.

Scott regularly presents to construction-industry associations and clients on legal issues affecting the industry and frequently publishes updates on construction law.