Atty. Scott Allen Smith

Atty. Scott Allen Smith

Scott Allen Smith is a lawyer practicing product liability, toxic tort litigation, environmental litigation. Scott received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Allen Smith at a glance

Scott Allen Smith is a Shareholder based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Nilan Johnson Lewis. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1979), Indiana (1979), Minnesota (1986), and U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota (1986). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1979) and Cornell University (B.S., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Minnesota State and American (Co-Chair, Environmental Litigation Committee, 1994-1997) Bar Associations American Veterinary Medicine Law Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Allen Smith is a lawyer practicing product liability, toxic tort litigation, environmental litigation
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Cornell University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Scott practices at Nilan Johnson Lewis in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Allen Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Allen Smith 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.

Scott Allen Smith is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Minnesota →

Product Liability

Scott Allen Smith is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott Allen Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Minnesota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Allen Smith

Where is Scott Allen Smith's law office located?
Scott Allen Smith's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Nilan Johnson Lewis. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Allen Smith handle?
Scott Allen Smith focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Scott Allen Smith practiced law?
Scott Allen Smith has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Scott Allen Smith go to law school?
Scott Allen Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact Scott Allen Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Scott Allen Smith 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.
What awards or recognition has Scott Allen Smith received?
Scott Allen Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1979
B.S.
Cornell University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1979
Indiana
Admitted: 1979
Minnesota
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1997

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