LAWYER PROFILE
Scott Musoff

Scott Musoff

USA 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

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Practice Areas

Serves as the practice leader for Skadden’s New York Complex Litigation and Trials Group and is co-deputy head of the firm’s nationwide Securities Litigation Group. Represents financial institutions, corporations, individuals in federal and state trial, and appellate courts, in addition to arbitration proceedings. Extensive experience in securities and other complex commercial litigation. Advises issuers (including Asia-based related to their IPO's in the U.S.) and underwriters in securities litigation throughout the United States and around globe and counsels clients in variety of other litigation matters.

Personal

JD, New York University, School of Law, 1994 (Order of the Coif); BA, Tufts University, 1991.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - New York

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial
Scott Musoff is a highly revered litigator with a huge practice incorporating both major securities disputes and commercial cases. He comes particularly recommended for his skills as a trial lawyer.

Litigation: General Commercial - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Scott Musoff is a highly revered litigator with a huge practice incorporating both major securities disputes and commercial cases. He comes particularly recommended for his skills as a trial lawyer.

Strengths

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  • Scott's experience and strategic insight are exceptional. He is extremely responsive to client requests and input. He can operate at a high strategic level and engage meaningfully with the facts. Clients can rest assured that nothing will slip through the cracks. He is a true pleasure to work with.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott delivers truly exceptional work. He leads with calm authority, precision and deep expertise, consistently providing clear, practical guidance at every step.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott is a terrific all-around litigator with a securities law specialty. He's a fantastic choice because he is hardworking and wonderful with clients. He has been around the block and knows the subject matter inside and out.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott is an exceptional legal mind with exceptional judgment. He is very experienced, smart and gets good results.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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