Scott Martin

Scott Martin: Leading Antitrust Litigator in New York

Scott Martin is a distinguished antitrust litigator based in the heart of New York City, representing corporate clients and individuals across various industries. With over two decades of experience, Scott has been a pivotal figure in defending some of the largest antitrust class action cases, as well as negotiating resolutions for numerous regulatory investigations and actions.

Practice Areas

• Bench and Jury Trials in Federal and State Courts
• Complex Federal Multidistrict Actions
• Class Actions Involving Direct and Indirect Purchasers, Parens Patriae Cases, FTC & DOJ Investigations, and Other Regulatory Matters
• Qui Tam Litigation (Whistleblower Cases)
• Counseling Across a Broad Range of Industries on Pricing, Distribution, Competitive Intelligence, Joint Ventures, and Non-Compete Agreements, Among Others

Education & Credentials

Awards:

• Recognized in Best Attorney USA in Antitrust Law since 2012
• Included as one of the Top 50 Litigators in America by Best Lawyers in Antitrust from 2012-2013 and again in 2019
• Included among the Legal Elite - Top 100 Lawyer for Antitrust Law for three consecutive years (2006-2008)
• The Legal Aid Society of New York honored him with a ‘Legal Aid Award’ in 2006, commending his contributions to the legal community.
• Included as one of the National Elite Antitrust Lawyers by Euromoney's Guide to the World’s Leading Competition & Antitrust Lawyers since 2012
• Recognized in The Legal 500 United States for Litigation - Antitrust and recognized as an New York Super Lawyer (2006-2013), a testament to his expertise and dedication.
• Named one of the Top Litigators in New York by Chambers USA Guide from 2006-2015, further cementing his standing as a leading expert in the field.

Recognition:

• Included in Who’s Who in American Law - Antitrust & Trade Regulation since 2013 and also included among the International Who’s Who of Competition Lawyers and Economists (2013) as well as International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers (2013)

Affiliations:

• Member of the Executive Committee of the New York State Bar Association's Antitrust Section since 2009.
• Served as Chair of the Trial Practice Committee, the Business Torts & Civil RICO Committee, and numerous other leadership positions within the American Bar Association’s Section of Antitrust Law. He has also served on the Editorial Board of both Antitrust Law Developments and Competition Law360.

Firms:

• Hausfeld LLP since 1995, where he founded the New York office.

Languages:

• Scott speaks multiple languages including French and Spanish with fluency.

Firms

Hausfeld LLP, based in New York City, has been a prominent player in the antitrust arena. Since 1995, Scott Martin has served as the founding partner of Hausfeld’s New York office, playing a central role in defending corporate clients from complex legal challenges and negotiating resolutions for regulatory matters.

City, State & Country

A native of New York, Scott Martin has deep roots within the city's legal community. His practice continues to be deeply integrated with local judicial systems and institutions, ensuring his work is always closely aligned with current and emerging legal trends in the region.