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Shaka A. Scott

Partner

Tampa Office

1410 N. Westshore Blvd., Suite 200

Tampa, Florida 33607

Telephone: (813) 286-8818

Facsimile: (813) 286-9998

E-mail: shaka.scott@qpwblaw.com

Shaka A. Scott is a Partner in the Tampa Hub of Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A., leading the firm's Complex Deal Division. Mr. Scott delivers exceptional and detailed service that leverages his extensive knowledge of navigating legal challenges faced by the most heavily regulated industries to drive successful and advantageous outcomes for his clients. 

His decades of experience in healthcare law, advising physicians, dentists, insurance companies, and managed care organizations on business transactions compliant with federal and state regulations has provided the footing necessary to handle the most detailed transactional arrangements while providing comprehensive legal guidance throughout all phases of the process.  

Mr. Scott comes to the table with experience in various corporate transactional matters including: 

  • Negotiate and Structure Shareholder and Investor's Rights 
  • Structure and Negotiation of Securities' Offerings 
  • Asset and Business Division Sales and Acquisitions 
  • Stock Purchase Transactions 
  • Joint Venture Formations and Governance  
  • Licensing of Technology and Intellectual Property 
  • Investment Fund Formation and Offerings 
  • General Commercial Transactions 

Shaka began his legal career after earning his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1999. Prior to that, he graduated magna cum laude from Morehouse College in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Since then, Mr. Scott has served businesses and their leaders in building transactional confidence in industries including: 

  • Healthcare 
  • Technology 
  • Financial Investments 
  • Power-Based Energy Trading 

Shaka A. Scott looks forward to the opportunity to help you move forward with your next business transaction with confidence and security. Contact him today and browse QWPB's Complex Deal Division to learn more. 

Professional Memberships 

  • American Health Lawyers Association 

Publications 

  • "Healthcare Industry May be Impacted by FTC Proposed Rule Prohibiting the Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements by Employers," January 30, 2023 

Areas of Practice

  • Assisted Living Facilities
  • Bankruptcy, Creditors' Rights and Workouts
  • Business, Financial Services & Real Estate Division
  • Business Transactions, Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Contract Law
  • Corporate, Securities and Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Data Privacy & Security
  • Directors & Officers Insurance
  • Healthcare and Transactional
  • Healthcare Provider Contracts
  • Hospitals/Acute Care Facilities
  • Intellectual Property and Internet Law
  • Long Term Care
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Transactions and Development/Eminent Domain and Condemnation
  • Technology and Software

Education

New York University School of Law, J.D. (1999)

Morehouse College, B.A. magna cum laude (1996)

Bar Admissions

Florida

New York

Massachusetts

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