Atty. M. Scott Michel

Atty. M. Scott Michel

M. Scott Michel is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, mediation.

Phoenix Phoenix 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Scott Michel at a glance

M. Scott Michel is a Near North National Group, Inc. based in Phoenix, Arizona. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on family law, estate planning, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1979), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1979), U.S. Supreme Court (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1992). Educated at DePaul University College of Law (J.D., 1979) and Yale University (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • M. Scott Michel is a lawyer practicing family, estate planning, mediation
  • M. received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1972, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • M. practices in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

M. Scott Michel's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Scott Michel handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

M. Scott Michel is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

M. Scott Michel is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Scott Michel

Where is M. Scott Michel's law office located?
M. Scott Michel's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Scott Michel handle?
M. Scott Michel focuses on family law, estate planning, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has M. Scott Michel practiced law?
M. Scott Michel has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did M. Scott Michel go to law school?
M. Scott Michel earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact M. Scott Michel for a consultation?
You can contact M. Scott Michel directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University College of Law
- 1979
B.A.
Yale University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1992

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