Scott C. Harris is a Senior Partner at Bryson Harris Suciu DeMay.
He has built his career on a simple belief: ordinary people deserve extraordinary advocacy; everyone deserves fairness and justice in the courts, no matter how big their opponent.
His practice focuses on fighting for individuals, consumers, tenants for junk fees, and small businesses in complex litigation.
From the beginning of his legal career, Scott has focused on complex consumer and construction defect litigation, product liability, and wrongful practices that harm everyday people. Over the years, his practice has grown to emphasize class action litigation, particularly in areas such as consumer class actions, debt collection, junk fees, convenience fees, and landlord and tenant fees. His work has touched every stage of the process, from initial client conversations and case investigation to working with experts, managing discovery, coordinating class procedures, and ensuring fair distribution of settlements.
Legal History
Before law school, Scott taught English to 9th and 10th graders at Orangeburg Preparatory School in South Carolina. This experience sharpened his ability to connect with people and explain complex ideas clearly.
His legal career began with a focus on complex civil and business litigation before working to establish the nationally recognized consumer advocacy practice he leads today.
Scott is known for his integrity, collaboration, and unwavering dedication to his clients. His colleagues describe him as a steady voice of reason in complex litigation; his clients know him as a relentless advocate who never loses sight of the people he represents.
State Bar Admissions
- Florida
- Georgia
- Massachusetts
- North Carolina
- Maryland
Federal Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
- United States District Court, Eastern District, North Carolina
- United States District Court, Western District, North Carolina
- United States Court of Appeals/Supreme Court
- United States District Court, Northern District, Alabama
- United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, Fourth District
- United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
- United States District Court, Central District, California
- United States District Court, Eastern District, California
- United States District Court, Northern District, California
- United States District Court, Middle District, Florida
- United States District Court, Northern District, Florida
- United States District Court, Southern District, Florida
- United States District Court, Northern District, Georgia
- United States District Court, Central District, Illinois
- United States District Court, Northern District, Illinois
- United States District Court, Southern District, Iowa
- United States District Court, Eastern District, Louisiana
- United States District Court, District of Maryland
- United States District Court, Eastern District, Michigan
- United States District Court, Eastern District, Missouri
- United States District Court, Northern District, New York
- United States District Court, Eastern District, North Carolina
- United States District Court, Middle District, North Carolina
- United States District Court, Western District, North Carolina
- United States District Court, Northern District, Ohio
- United States District Court, Middle District, Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Western District, Pennsylvania
- United States District Court, Eastern District, Tennessee
- United States District Court, Western District, Tennessee
- United States District Court, Western District, Washington
- United States District Court, Southern District, West Virginia
Education
- J.D. from Wake Forest University School of Law, 2006
- Bachelor of Arts from Hampden-Sydney College, 2001
- He was elected chairman of the honor committee and inducted into Omicron Delta Kappa
Notable Representation
- $10.55 million settlement for homeowners against Nationstar Mortgage.
- $7 million settlement for borrowers harmed by unlawful practices at Seterus, Inc.
- $4.5 million settlement against Greystar Real Estate Partners for unlawful tenant
- $5.2 million+ for apartment residents
- $4.7 million for apartment residents
- $4.6 million for apartment residents
- $1.1 million relief for renters impacted by illegal charges at Mid-America Apartments
- $425,000 settlement for tenants facing improper eviction-related fees
- $6 million+ settlement for homeowners in defective construction claims against KB Home
- Leadership role in nationwide litigation over Allura Fiber Cement Siding
- Co-Lead Counsel in the Generac Solar Power Systems litigation
Awards & Recognition
Scott’s commitment has earned him the respect of both colleagues and courts. He has been recognized year after year as a North Carolina Super Lawyer, following earlier recognition as a Rising Star, and has been consistently named among the Legal Elite by Business North Carolina.
- Super Lawyers, 2023-2026
- Rising Stars: 2010, 2012-2018
Appointments & Service
- Member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ),
- Member of the North Carolina Advocates for Justice (NCAJ)
- Member of Public Justice, an organization dedicated to strengthening consumer rights.
- Serves on the board of governors for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice
- Serves on the Board of Legal Aid of North Carolina, furthering his commitment to advancing access to justice across the state
