Scott Hayden, founding attorney of Hayden Law, is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation grounded in integrity, professionalism, and results. With extensive experience in family law, real estate, estate planning, wills and trusts, landlord–tenant, corporate, and civil litigation, Mr. Hayden provides comprehensive counsel to clients throughout the State of Florida.

Professional Experience

Mr. Hayden represents individuals, families, and businesses in both transactional and litigation matters. His practice includes handling complex real estate transactions, contested probate proceedings, and family law disputes. Known for his meticulous preparation and client-centered approach, he provides tailored solutions that reflect the unique goals and circumstances of each client.

Scott’s appellate experience includes multiple successful appeals before Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal, underscoring his commitment to excellence at every level of representation.

Education and Background

Scott Hayden earned his Bachelor’s degree from Binghamton University, where he completed a double major in History and Urban Planning with honors. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from Stetson University College of Law, graduating near the top of his class.

Since his admission to the Florida Bar, Mr. Hayden has established a reputation for thorough legal analysis, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering advocacy on behalf of his clients.

Commitment to the Community

A lifelong learner and active member of the South Florida legal community, Scott is dedicated to maintaining the highest ethical standards in his practice. He values clear communication, respect, and diligence — principles that form the cornerstone of Hayden Law’s philosophy.

Our Attorney

Professional Experience

Schwartz | White
Boca Raton, Florida
Attorney | May 2023 – September 2024

Represented clients in a broad range of family law matters, including dissolution of marriage, paternity, child custody and time-sharing, child support, and equitable distribution. Managed cases from inception through trial and on appeal.


Shevlin & Atkins
Bay Harbor Islands, Florida
Attorney | February 2020 – April 2023

Handled a diverse caseload across multiple practice areas, including real estate transactions and litigation, landlord-tenant disputes, trusts and estates administration and litigation, family law matters, shareholder disputes, commercial transactions, professional malpractice, and local government matters.
Achieved two appellate victories before Florida’s Third District Court of Appeal.


Vernis & Bowling
Miami, Florida
Attorney | May 2016 – June 2018

Assisted in the defense of a wide range of insurance matters, including personal injury, workers’ compensation, first-party property claims, HOA liability, and construction defect litigation, from inception through final resolution and on appeal.


Pinellas County Attorney’s Office
Clearwater, Florida
Law Clerk | 2015

City of Tampa Attorney’s Office
Tampa, Florida
Law Clerk | 2014


Accolades & Recognition

  • Florida Rising Star – Super Lawyers (2023, 2024)

  • Bimini Properties, Inc. v. Puff or Sip Hookah Lounge & Liquor Store, LLC, 343 So. 3d 1249 (Fla. 3d DCA 2022)

  • Braun v. Sager, 2023 WL 379650 (Fla. 3d DCA 2023)


Bar Admissions

  • Florida, 2016


Education

Stetson University College of Law
Juris Doctor, cum laude, February 2015

  • Academic Excellence Merit-Based Scholarship

  • Attorneys’ Title Insurance Fund Award

Binghamton University
Bachelor of Arts, May 2012

  • Urban Planning (High Honors)

  • History

Practice Areas

  • Family
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Real Estate / Landload Tenant
  • General Civil Litigation

Education

  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts Estates Elder Law

Admissions

  • Real Estate Law
  • Trusts Estates Elder Law