He received a Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 1972.
[5] Scott was nominated by President Ronald Reagan on June 20, 1985, to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, to a new seat created by 98 Stat.
[5] Following his resignation from the federal bench, Scott resumed private practice in Miami.
From 1997 to 2000, he served as the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, having been appointed by President Bill Clinton.
He is currently a named partner at the law firm of Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A., in Miami.