SCOTT D. STEPHENSON

Scott's practice is focused on product liability, toxic tort (including asbestos, food flavoring and mold), construction, premises liability and automobile and trucking liability matters. He has also defended cases involving medical, nursing home, and legal malpractice as well as executive and employers liability issues. Scott has tried cases to verdict in both the state and federal courts in Illinois. In addition to his trial experience, Scott has successfully utilized alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration in his practice.

Scott is a graduate of the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy. In 2008 he was the recipient of the President’s Commendation Award from the Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel. In addition, Scott is a Certified Arbitrator for the Cook County Mandatory Arbitration Program.

Scott volunteers his time as an assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts of America Troop 28, located in Glencoe, Illinois. In addition, Scott has served as a volunteer youth athletic coach in his community.

Education

The John Marshall Law School, JD, 1986
University of Missouri-Columbia, BA, 1983; political science

Admissions

Illinois
Missouri
United States District Courts: Northern District of Illinois, Southern District of Illinois, District of Colorado, Western District of Missouri

Professional Activities

Defense Research Institute
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel: Chair, Spring Seminar Planning Committee (2008), Vice-Chair, Spring Seminar Planning Committee (2007 and 2011), member of the Education Task Force, member of the Civil Practice and Procedure Committee

Representative Reported Cases

Marchese v. Vincelette, 261 Ill.App.3d 520, 633 N.E.2d 877 Ill.App. 1 Dist.,1994
Silverman v. Economy Fire and Cas. Co. 272 Ill.App.3d 490, 650 N.E.2d 603 Ill.App. 1 Dist.,1995
Strahs v. Tovar's Snowplowing, Inc. 349 Ill.App.3d 634, 812 N.E.2d 441 Ill.App. 1 Dist.,2004