Atty. Scott Matthew Dempsey

Atty. Scott Matthew Dempsey

Scott Matthew Dempsey is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general practice, family law and 2 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Champaign Champaign 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Scott Matthew Dempsey at a glance

Scott Matthew Dempsey is an Associate based in Champaign, Illinois, practicing at Dodson Piraino & Associates. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1994). Educated at Valparaiso University School of Law (J.D., 1994) and Earlham College (B.A., 1991). Active member of Champaign County, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Champaign, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Matthew Dempsey is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, general practice, family law and 2 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Earlham College in 1991, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Scott practices at Dodson Piraino & Associates in Champaign, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Matthew Dempsey's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Matthew Dempsey 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.

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Workers Compensation

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

Scott Matthew Dempsey is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott Matthew Dempsey is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Champaign 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 Matthew Dempsey

Where is Scott Matthew Dempsey's law office located?
Scott Matthew Dempsey's law practice is located in Champaign, Illinois. The firm is Dodson Piraino & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Matthew Dempsey handle?
Scott Matthew Dempsey focuses on personal injury, family law, workers comp, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Scott Matthew Dempsey practiced law?
Scott Matthew Dempsey has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Scott Matthew Dempsey go to law school?
Scott Matthew Dempsey earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Scott Matthew Dempsey for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Valparaiso University School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
Earlham College
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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