Biography
Scott P. Moore is widely recognized as a national expert in ADA and fair housing law. Scott is a former senior trial attorney and deputy chief with the Civil Rights Division of the U. S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. While at the Justice Department, he served as lead counsel on some of the largest pattern or practice cases brought by the United States under the Fair Housing Act and ADA across the country. Scott represents individuals, property owners and management companies, nonprofit associations, health care facilities, colleges and universities, developers, and architects in all ADA and fair housing matters.
As a person with a disability, Scott brings a unique perspective of the issues that arise under the ADA and fair housing laws. His background combined with his experience allows him to offer clients more than just legal advice. He provides his clients with a deep understanding of the complex array of ADA and fair housing requirements.
Scott is also recognized as a dynamic and informed ADA, fair housing, and Section 504 speaker. Scott is frequently asked to speak to national nonprofit groups, federal and state governmental agencies, the housing and retail industries, colleges and universities, and other industry groups on various ADA, fair housing, and Section 504 topics. Mr. Moore currently serves as a legal specialist for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Fair Housing Accessibility First program.
Scott is named in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers. He was recognized in the Lawyer Spotlight by the American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law. He also serves on the board of directors of the AllPlay Foundation, the Midwest Housing Development Fund, and the Ataxia Foundation.