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Scott's primary focus is the representation of secured and unsecured creditors and debtors in Chapter 11 proceedings, as well as providing first chair representation of creditors and debtors in out of court workouts and business reorganization litigation.  He also has experience in  assignments for the benefit of creditors and receiverships.  Scott has represented clients in a wide range of industries, including financial services, banking, manufacturing, automotive, restaurant, retail and real estate.  Scott is a member of the Turnaround Management Association.  He has been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2016-2020) and in Ohio Super Lawyers 2018-19.

Being in the cross-hairs of a client’s legal malpractice claim is a horrible-enough experience for any lawyer.  Even worse would be if your house had to be sold in order to satisfy the former client’s default judgment against you, as the Seventh Circuit ordered in a case earlier this month.  The opinion spotlights how state