W. Scott Harkey

W. Scott Harkey is the driving force behind Harkey Litigation in North Carolina. With a robust background as a special prosecutor for the Financial Crimes Unit from March 2013 to May 2021, Scott has developed a deep expertise in handling complex white-collar cases. His career began in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he defended civil cases at a law firm.

Scott's litigation skills are renowned, having successfully tried numerous jury cases in both state and federal courts across North Carolina. Notably, he secured his first multi-million-dollar judgment at just 28 years old. Since 2013, Scott has tried more complex white-collar cases in North Carolina than any other attorney.

Specializing in high-stakes litigation, Scott represents both businesses and individuals. His recent successes include favorable verdicts in some of the state's most notorious fraud cases, such as a $269.9 million contract fraud case, the UNC athlete agent scandal, and a significant Ponzi scheme.

As a North Carolina State Bar Board Certified Specialist in state criminal law, Scott's expertise is widely recognized. He possesses extensive experience in over 60 North Carolina counties and frequently lectures on economic malfeasance topics such as fraud, financial privacy, and public corruption. His high-profile criminal cases have earned national attention, being featured in major publications like USA Today, Associated Press, ESPN, and CNN.