Atty. Scott E. Pointner

Atty. Scott E. Pointner

Atty. Scott E.

Wheaton Wheaton 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (224) 331-2933

Profile Summary

About Scott E. Pointner at a glance

Scott E. Pointner is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Rathje Woodward LLC. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1997), U.S. Supreme Court (2001), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar (2002). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Indiana University (B.S. Finance, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of DuPage County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations Community Associations Institute. Serves clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Atty. Scott E. Pointner is a lawyer practicing business law, commercial real estate and leasing, general corporate and finance and 5 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Scott practices at Rathje Woodward LLC in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott E. Pointner's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Scott E. Pointner is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

Scott E. Pointner is one of 14,158 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Scott E. Pointner is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

HOA & Condominium Law

Scott E. Pointner is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Illinois →

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 Wheaton 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 venue, 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 E. Pointner

Where is Scott E. Pointner's law office located?
Scott E. Pointner's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Rathje Woodward LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott E. Pointner handle?
Scott E. Pointner focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott E. Pointner practiced law?
Scott E. Pointner has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Scott E. Pointner go to law school?
Scott E. Pointner earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S. Finance, 1990).
How can I contact Scott E. Pointner for a consultation?
You can contact Scott E. Pointner 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 E. Pointner received?
Scott E. Pointner's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1996
B.S. Finance
Indiana University
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, including Trial Bar
Admitted: 2002
Wisconsin
Admitted: 2016

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