Scott Lopez has been providing clients with skilled legal representation in white collar criminal defense and complex business litigation in federal and state courts for over 30 years. He has served clients in metropolitan Boston and throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts primarily in the areas of white collar criminal defense, complex business litigation, tax litigation, and government litigation.
Attorney Lopez's white collar criminal defense practice includes representation of targets, subjects, and witnesses in governmental or grand jury investigations by state and federal authorities, as well as individuals indicted for securities fraud, health care fraud, tax fraud, bank fraud, mortgage fraud, bankruptcy fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, RICO conspiracies and other white collar crimes.
Attorney Lopez also understands that the business world is treacherous, and doing business can be complicated. Even the most careful and scrupulous business owner can get involved in a dispute during the course of doing business. Having an experienced trial attorney to advise you before any dispute arises will be in your best interest. However, should you be threatened with a lawsuit, have one filed against you or your company, or if you need to file suit to protect your legal rights, call or email Attorney Lopez.
Over the past three decades, Mr. Lopez has built a strong reputation as an experienced, ethical, aggressive, and effective trial lawyer. He is committed to providing high quality, personal, and effective legal defense services at a reasonable and cost-effective hourly rate.
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88 Black Falcon Avenue, Suite 345, Boston, MA, 02210
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Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Scott Lopez is an experienced attorney with an amazing track record. He helped my family when we really needed it and stuck with us until we won the battle. We found ourselves in a situation that was beyond our control and made no sense to us and he fought for us and delivered a successful result...
Posted by Vannessa | July 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney
I thank God for putting Scott in our path, since the first day we met we felt that we were in good hands. He is human (he cares!!), he is extremely fair and excellent at his job! We had a long journey because of my situation and he never made me feel unimportant! He was with us until the end and mor...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Intelligent - Lucid understanding of my case and gave me excellent advice. Experienced - Cut through the chase and gave me clear options and well thought-out strategies. Professionalism - Well-earned respect both in conference room and court room. Personable - Rare trait. Almost fun to be with.
Criminal defense lawyer
2017
Presidential Excellence Award - Massachusetts Chapter, Federal Bar Association
2017
Outstanding Newsletter Award - Massachusetts Chapter, Federal Bar Association
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1986
Jessup Cup Winner, Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
1986
National Champion, Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
1986
East Regional Champion, Phillip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
1997 - 2010
Owner, Law Office of Scott P. Lopez
2019 - Present
Boston Bar AssociationMember, Amicus Committee
2019 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationVice President for the First Circuit
2012 - Present
Massachusetts Super LawyersWhite Collar Crime
2012 - Present
American Bar FoundationFellow
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association Massachusetts ChapterExecutive Committee Board Member
2010 - Present
Boston Bar Association, Criminal Law Section, Steering CommitteeMember
2018 - 2019
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationPast President
2017 - 2018
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationImmediate Past President
2016 - 2017
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2016
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationVice President
2015 - 2016
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2012 - 2014
Massachusetts Chapter of the Federal Bar AssociationTreasurer
2012 - 2014
Boston Bar AssociationCo-Chair, Criminal Law Steering Committee
1986
JD
1982
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Practice Before Federal Magistrate Judges in Massachusetts
2011
Mortgage Fraud
2012
2010
1996
English