Atty. R. Scott Kappes

Atty. R. Scott Kappes

R. Scott Kappes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law.

Newark Newark 31 yrs experience 31 year
Call (302) 600-6788 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About R. Scott Kappes at a glance

R. Scott Kappes is a personal injury, employment, workers comp, and litigation attorney based in Newark, Delaware. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1995), Pennsylvania (1995), and Delaware (1996). Educated at Widener University (J.D., 1994) and Towson State University (B.S., 1989). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Newark, DE and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Scott Kappes is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, personal injury, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • R. received a B.S. degree from Towson State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • R. practices in Newark, DE

Practice Areas Explained

R. Scott Kappes's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

R. Scott Kappes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Delaware →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

R. Scott Kappes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Delaware →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

R. Scott Kappes is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Delaware →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

R. Scott Kappes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Delaware →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Delaware

Practicing law in Delaware. Legal matters in Delaware are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newark are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Delaware state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Delaware 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 Delaware courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Scott Kappes

Where is R. Scott Kappes's law office located?
R. Scott Kappes's law practice is located in Newark, Delaware. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Scott Kappes handle?
R. Scott Kappes focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Delaware.
How long has R. Scott Kappes practiced law?
R. Scott Kappes has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did R. Scott Kappes go to law school?
R. Scott Kappes earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1989).
How can I contact R. Scott Kappes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has R. Scott Kappes received?
R. Scott Kappes's notable recognition includes: CV Notable.

Education

J.D.
Widener University
- 1994
B.S.
Towson State University
- 1989

Awards

CV Notable

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1995
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1995
Delaware
Admitted: 1996

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