Scott Crichton
Justice. Advocate. Arbitrator. Educator.
Former Associate Justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, Scott J. Crichton brings decades of judicial experience to his practice and disputes work. Now, through Scott J. Crichton Law, LLC, he continues to serve clients in Louisiana and beyond with integrity, insight, and commitment.
Scott’s Services
- Appellate Advocacy & Civil Law Counsel, leveraging his Supreme Court experience to navigate complex appeals and civil litigation.
- Mediation & Arbitration Services. As a neutral with Perry Dampf Dispute Solutions, Justice Crichton offers balanced, experienced resolution of disputes.
- Of Counsel at the Law Offices of Mary Watson Smith, L.L.C.
- Thought Leadership & Commentary. Insights from on precedent, ethics, and Louisiana jurisprudence.
- Educational Resources & Publications. Coursebooks, lectures, and writings from his years as adjunct faculty at Tulane Law School and LSU’s Trial Advocacy Program.
Why Scott’s Experience Matters
- On the Supreme Court, he chaired the Executive Committee, led the Louisiana Judicial College, and was the court’s designee to the Sheriffs’ Executive Management Institute Board.
- He is the recipient of the 2022 Judge Benjamin Jones Judges in the Classroom Award and the 2024 President’s Award from the Louisiana Judicial College Board.
- As a legal educator, he taught Advanced Appellate Advocacy and Legal Ethics to Tulane’s 3L students and contributed to LSU’s Trial Advocacy program.
Serving Louisiana & Beyond
From his roots in Minden, Shreveport, and New Orleans, his practice is grounded in Louisiana law, but his vision is broad. Whether you’re in the Ark-La-Tex or across the state, Scott Crichton Law aims to deliver seasoned counsel and principled representation.
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Scott welcomes your interest and inquiries. Please check back soon for full details, publications, and contact options.
“The law does not merely protect, it calls us to higher responsibility.”
