Atty. Scott E. Nevin
Scott E. Nevin has been with the firm for 18 years and has headed the lead paint poisoning department since 2001.
Lead Poisoning Attorney · Serving Baltimore, MD · 43+ Years Experience
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About Scott E. Nevin at a Glance
Scott E. Nevin is an Attorney based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at The Law Offices of Peter T. Nicholl. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Maryland (1993), District of Columbia (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (1999). Educated at University of Baltimore School of Law (J.D., 1983) and University of Maryland, College Park (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baltimore County and Maryland State Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serves clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott E. Nevin
- Scott E. Nevin has been with the firm for 18 years and has headed the lead paint poisoning department since 2001
- Scott was previously an assistant state’s attorney for Baltimore County and then an Assistant State Prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting public corruption, multi-jurisdictional and election law violation cases throughout Maryland
- In 1992 Scott turned his investigative and trial experience into successfully representing children who have been exposed to deteriorated lead based paint in rental dwellings
- Scott has been instrumental in recovering hundreds of millions for our clients who have lead paint poisoning by way of settlements and numerous jury verdicts
- Scott has also successfully represented people who have been injured due to vehicle accidents and exposure to mold and other toxic substances
- He has tried cases in Central and Southern Maryland, the Eastern Shore and the District of Columbia
- Scott has been honored as a Maryland Super Lawyer
- In his free time, Scott enjoys his family, fishing and being outdoors
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Baltimore
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Choosing a Baltimore-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Baltimore Choose Scott E. Nevin
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott E. Nevin's practice.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott E. Nevin brings 43+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maryland, U.S. District Court, District of Maryland, and District of Columbia, Scott E. Nevin can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Local Presence in Baltimore
A Baltimore-based practice means Scott E. Nevin attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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