Scott Ames is a distinguished practitioner in the fields of insurance and litigation, bringing extensive experience and a client-focused approach to his role as Principal at Meridian Lawyers. Admitted to the Supreme Court of Victoria in 2002, Scott's career has been marked by his dedication to defending health professionals across a wide range of legal challenges. Since joining Meridian Lawyers in 2010, he has played a pivotal role, relocating in 2012 to establish the firm's Brisbane office. Throughout his career, Scott has specialised in health and public and product liability claims, predominantly in Victoria and Queensland. His expertise extends to responding to complex investigations by statutory health authorities, including AHPRA and the Office of the Health Ombudsman, as well as defending disciplinary proceedings before the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal. He is adept at managing latent disease claims, including those related to respirable crystalline silica dust exposure. Scott's reputation as a lawyer who grasps technical concepts swiftly and provides pragmatic, straightforward advice has earned him recognition from Best Lawyers Australia for his contributions to Insurance Law and Product Liability Litigation. His commitment to the legal community is evident in his memberships with the Queensland Law Society, the Medical Law Society of Queensland, and the Australian Insurance Law Association. Not only a practitioner, Scott is an active contributor to industry discourse, having presented at notable events such as the Australian Pharmacy Professional Conference and the Australian Veterinary Association. Scott's educational background includes an LLM in Law, Insurance, and Litigation from the University of Melbourne, complemented by a dual degree in Law and Commerce from Griffith University. His career path has seen him serve as a Senior Associate at both Meridian Lawyers and DLA Phillips Fox, and as a Solicitor at Anderson Rice Lawyers, culminating in over two decades of robust legal experience.
Principal
Meridian Lawyers
Jan 2016 - Present • 10 years 10 months
Special Counsel
Meridian Lawyers
Oct 2012 - Dec 2015 • 3 years 2 months
Senior Associate
Meridian Lawyers
Dec 2010 - Sep 2012 • 1 year 9 months
Senior Associate
DLA Phillips Fox
Jul 2006 - Nov 2010 • 4 years 4 months
Solicitor
Anderson Rice, Lawyers
Mar 2001 - Jul 2006 • 5 years 4 months
LLM
University of Melbourne
2003 - 2008
LLB; BCom
Griffith University
1996 - 2000
Recognised by Best Lawyers Australia for expertise in Product Liability Litigation
Best Lawyers Australia
Recognised by Best Lawyers Australia for expertise in Insurance Law
Best Lawyers Australia
Last checked: 28 Aug 2026 • Checked with Queensland Law Society
