Atty. Scott D. McKenna

Atty. Scott D. McKenna

Scott D. McKenna is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, employment discrimination and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott D. McKenna at a glance

Scott D. McKenna is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on discrimination, personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (1996) and Indiana (2010). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 1996) and Loyola University (B.A. English, 1993). Active member of Chicago and Illinois State Bar Associations Illinois Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott D. McKenna is a lawyer practicing personal injury, civil litigation, employment discrimination and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Scott practices at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott D. McKenna's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Scott D. McKenna is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

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.

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott D. McKenna

Where is Scott D. McKenna's law office located?
Scott D. McKenna's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott D. McKenna handle?
Scott D. McKenna focuses on discrimination, personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott D. McKenna practiced law?
Scott D. McKenna has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Scott D. McKenna go to law school?
Scott D. McKenna earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. English, 1993).
How can I contact Scott D. McKenna for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1996
B.A. English
Loyola University
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 1996
Indiana
Admitted: 2010

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