Mr. Scott is the founder and president of Scott Legal, P.C.. He received a Juris Doctor degree from Harvard Law School where he was a Primary Editor on the Harvard Human Rights Journal. He received both an undergraduate degree and a Masters in Business Administration (M.B.A) degree from the University of Toronto where he was an Ontario Graduate Scholar. Mr. Scott is also a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) and from 1999 to 2008, he worked at Credit Suisse Investment Bank on finance and banking transactional matters, risk management and the implementation of the Sarbanes Oxley regulatory requirements. Ian E. Scott also worked at the Bank of Montreal where he wrote accounting opinions on complex business transactions and he was an external auditor for Financial Institutions at Ernst & Young. Attorney Advertising.
As a lawyer and litigation associate at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, a top 10 Wall Street law firm, Mr. Scott worked on various matters including filing briefs and motions with the Court for securities litigations as well as complex corporate bankruptcies. In addition, Mr. Scott filed personal bankruptcy petitions for clients and worked on various matters including debt issuances, adoptions, unemployment insurance appeals, immigration petitions and other matters. Mr. Scott has also worked on complex contract development, negotiation and review. Finally, Mr. Scott has a strong immigration background and has filed both non-immigrant and immigrant petitions for clients.
In 2010, Mr. Scott published Fair Value Accounting: Friend or Foe? in the William & Mary Business Law Review. Mr. Scott has also published articles in the Lawyerist and The Student Appeal publications. He is also the author of The Law School Lowdown and owner of Law School & Bar Exam Success Tips blog.
Practice areas
Scott Legal, P.C. is a New York based law firm offering business legal immigration expertise with a personal touch. We are the law firm for Business Owners, Investors and Entrepreneurs so we would be happy to help you with you E-2 Visa, your EB-5 Visa or your other Business Immigration needs. We will also gladly assist you with family based Visas for the family members of Investors.
11 years, 500 cases
We look at business entity set up, partnership agreements, tax advice and more. Who better to help you with all of your business & contract needs than a law firm where the founder is a Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A) and a Corporate Lawyer. Let us guide you through your business set-up and ongoing contract and other support.
11 years, 150 cases
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
Scott Legal, P.C.
2 Park Avenue
Floor 20
New York, NY, 10016
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2011 | 12/09/2020 |
NJ | Active | 2010 | 12/28/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Pro Bono Service Award | Legal Services NYC | 2012 |
Dean's List | Graduate School | 2009 |
Ontario Graduate Scholar | University of Toronto | 2000 |
Dean's List | University of Toronto | 2000 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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President & Founder | Scott Legal, P.C. | 2011 - Present |
Associate | Cleary Gottlieb | 2010 - 2012 |
Director | Credit Suisse First Boston | 1999 - 2008 |
Manager | Bank of Montreal | 1996 - 1999 |
Auditor | Ernst & Young | 1992 - 1996 |
Teacher's Assistant | University of Toronto | 1990 - 1992 |
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Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
New York City Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Illinois Society of Certified Public Accountants | Member | 2000 - Present |
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants | Member | 1999 - Present |
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Human Rights Journal - Harvard | Primary Editor | 2010 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Barron's Publishing | Law School Lowdown | 2013 |
Book | Law School Lowdown | 2013 |
New York State Bar Association | Tax Considerations When Selecting a Business Entity | 2013 |
Forbes | Want to Create Legal Jobs? Remove Barriers to Immigration | 2013 |
Bloomberg Law Reports | Should I form a Study Group | 2013 |
New York State Bar Association | How To Create an Effective Business Plan | 2013 |
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New York State Bar Association | How to Select A Business Entity | 2012 |
Lawyerist | How To Publish While in Law School | 2012 |
The Student Appeal | Should I transfer While In Law School | 2012 |
The Student Appeal | How to Select a Law Firm Business Entity | 2012 |
William and Mary Law Review | Fair Value, Friend or Foe | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Harvard Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of Toronto | MBA | 2001 |
University of Toronto | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
Certified Public Accountant | CPA | 1997 |
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants | CA Designation | 1991 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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OCI Lowdown | OCI Law School | 2013 |
Confederation Group | Wills & Estate Planning | 2013 |
LexisNexis Webcast | Finding A Job in Law School | 2012 |
Harvard University | Success in Your First Year | 2012 |
Law School Lowdown | Law School Success | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Share Offering | Shares Issued |
H-1B Transfer | Successful |
E-2 with small investment amount | E-2 Visa granted |
Corporate Set Up and Shareholder's Agreement | Positive |
H-1B Approved | H-1B petition granted |
Preferred Stock Issuance | Positive |
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Business Entity Set Up | Positive - Entity Approved by State Department |
TN Visa | Obtained Visa |
E-2 Visa Obtained For Law Firm | Obtained E-2 Visa |
Estate Planning Documents | Positive |
Complex Contract | High Client Satisfaction |
Won Unemployment Insurance Benefits Case | Won |
Business Plan for E-2 Client | Successful Petition |
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Merium Malik, Immigration Attorney on Jan 9, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is professional, poised, and well versed in business immigration. I highly endorse him
David Engelhardt, Immigration Attorney on Nov 14, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is a leader in the community. He brings lawyers together from around the NY metro region, and is an exemplar of excellent legal practice. I endorse this lawyer.
Paul Bertoni, Immigration Attorney on Jan 10, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ian is super knowledgeable and thorough. He brings passion to his work and provides creative solutions for his clients. I highly recommend Ian!
I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Noah Peterson, Immigration Attorney on Feb 14, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Excellent immigration attorney, I endorse this lawyer.
Chigozie Odediran, Immigration Attorney on Jan 18, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Great experience and resource his clients and the legal community.
Kristin Grant, Immigration Attorney on Nov 22, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ian is an honest and very knowledgeable attorney. I highly endorse this lawyer.
Daniel Kokhba, Immigration Attorney on Sep 17, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable, approachable, smart, and a great resource!
Rahim Dhanani, Immigration Attorney on Jul 1, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Borthwick, Immigration Attorney on Nov 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Business Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Alexander, Immigration Attorney on Jul 17, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He is very well respected in the legal community.
Paschal Nwokocha, Immigration Attorney on Jun 23, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Business Attorney on Apr 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Business Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation.
Ian MacLean, Immigration Attorney on Feb 12, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer regardless of his peculiar first name. Seriously, Ian knows his practice area and is a pleasure to work with.
Ethan Steward, Immigration Attorney on Feb 6, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ian Scott is an excellent attorney. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his immigration practice. Mr. Scott is able to leverage his understanding of complex United States immigration law to achieve wonderful results for his clients. I highly recommend Mr. Scott to anyone who needs immigration assistance.
Jacob Sapochnick, Immigration Attorney on Feb 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
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