Scott Ames

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.