Scott Booth is the co-managing partner of JML's family law practice. Called to the British Columbia bar in 1994, he has focused exclusively on family law since 2006. His practice includes litigation, as well as mediation and arbitration. Scott is recognized as leading counsel by his peers and in third party legal guides including: Lexpert® and Best Lawyers. He is also frequently sought out as a mediator and arbitrator in family law matters. Scott is a fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers. His leadership in family law has been recognized by the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC for the significant contribution he has made to continuing legal education. Scott frequently speaks at legal conferences locally, nationally, and internationally. He is a prolific author, and serves on the editorial board for the Family Law Sourcebook for British Columbia. Scott also worked on the BC Ministry of Attorney General’s Family Law Act Transition Guide in 2013. In 2020, Scott taught family law as an adjunct professor at the Allard School of Law. He has long been involved with pro bono legal work. This includes volunteering at pro bono clinics, taking on select pro bono cases, and supporting fundraising for access to justice organizations.
