Atty. Scott Stuart Payzant

Atty. Scott Stuart Payzant

Scott Stuart Payzant is a lawyer practicing employment law, corporate / incorporation, business litigation. Scott received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Stuart Payzant at a glance

Scott Stuart Payzant is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1991) and Minnesota United States Supreme Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (1995). Educated at Williams College (B.A., 1986) and University of San Diego School of Law J.D. University of San Diego Law Review (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Stuart Payzant is a lawyer practicing employment law, corporate / incorporation, business litigation
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Williams College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Scott practices at Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd. in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Stuart Payzant's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Scott Stuart Payzant is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Minnesota →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Scott Stuart Payzant is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott Stuart Payzant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →

Civil Litigation

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

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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 Stuart Payzant

Where is Scott Stuart Payzant's law office located?
Scott Stuart Payzant's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Leonard, O'Brien, Spencer, Gale & Sayre, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Stuart Payzant handle?
Scott Stuart Payzant focuses on formation, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Scott Stuart Payzant practiced law?
Scott Stuart Payzant has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Scott Stuart Payzant go to law school?
Scott Stuart Payzant earned their education at (B.A., 1986); (—).
How can I contact Scott Stuart Payzant for a consultation?
You can contact Scott Stuart Payzant 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 Stuart Payzant received?
Scott Stuart Payzant's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

B.A.
Williams College
- 1986
University of San Diego School of Law J.D. University of San Diego Law Review
- In Progress

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991
Minnesota United States Supreme Court Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1995

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