Experience and Bio:

Described as an "aggressive questioner" by the press (Youngstown Vindicator, February 21, 2020), Scott has been an attorney since 1996. He has tried over 40 jury trials with only three losses. But he's not just a trial lawyer; he recognizes the value of a good and quick settlement as well. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, but tied to the local community, he sits on various non-profit and charity boards. He has also acted as Special Counsel for the Ohio Attorney General.

Admitted to practice law in Ohio state courts; Pennsylvania state courts; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio; U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania; Third, Sixth, and Federal Circuit Courts of Appeal.

Experienced in many aspects of civil law, including breach of contract; UCC/forged indorsement; copyright; defamation; construction litigation; corporation and shareholder disputes; business formation; temporary restraining orders and injunctions; RICO; § 1983 litigation; Consumer Sales Practices Act; asbestos exposure; non-competition agreements; debt collection. He also counsels business in the many day-to-day problems that arise in the commercial world.

Primary Practice Areas:

• Advising businesses and corporations
• Business and commercial litigation
• Appellate law
• Representing teachers and Fire Fighters when their unions are unable to do so.
• Disability and other employment discrimination cases for both employer and employee
• Litigation against insurance companies when they breach their duty to pay