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5.0 /5.0
112 Client Reviews
$ 195-595 per hour
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Ian Edmund Scott
also known as Ian E. Scott M.B.A., C.P.A.
About Ian
Biography
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.
Harvard Law School immigration lawyer who works to solve immigration problems & secure approvals
I am a CPA and Harvard Law Lawyer with over 15 years of business experience. We can help you!
As an immigrant who has had many Visas, I know what you're going through.Firm founded on an E-2 Visa
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
33%
Corporate and Incorporation
33%
16 years | 150 cases
Immigration
33%
16 years | 500 cases
Other
1%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019 2018 2017
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2013
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 15 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 15 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
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Posted by Marc | August 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Life changer!
After losing my US work visa unexpectedly i had pretty much given up on continuing to work in the US. Then i stumbled upon Ian's blog which detailed how to get an E-2 visa by setting up your own company. Just over a month later Ian and his team had completed all the documentation and submitted my...
Posted by Valérie-Anne Demulier | July 29, 2015 | Immigration
Great experience !
I would definitely recommend Ian to anyone looking for a great immigration lawyer. He was very responsive, replying immediately to my emails. He took efficiently care of my file. Everything went well and I got my Visa and work permit as soon as practicable. He also regularly kept me informed of my fi...
Posted by Maria P | March 12, 2015 | Immigration
E-2 Visa Success
I first contacted Ian to handle my E-2 Visa Application, but decided to hire him also for my legal entity set up and drafting my business plan. This proved to be the best decision I could have taken for this process, as his strong (work and academic) background in both business and legal matters prov...
Posted by Tammy | February 25, 2015 | Immigration
E2 Visa - Ian was the difference maker
I hired Ian Scott in August 2014 for a Visa application to open RISE Sport Performance Training in Tucson, AZ. Right from the consultation, it was obvious that Mr. Ian Scott had expertise with regards to the Visa application process. For example, he explained the difference in Visa types and the cons...
Posted by Somoni K | February 04, 2015 | Immigration
The most reliable and talented Lawyer.
I highly recommend Mr. Scott. He is probably the utmost competent lawyer in New York. I've met with many attorneys before coming to Ian. Most of them would rush me through expensive appointments. Ian was calm, patient and extremely attentive and responsive. I bombarded him with questions and he a...
Ian Edmund Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ian is professional, poised, and well versed in business immigration. I highly endorse him"
"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."
"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."
"A top-notch immigration attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
"Excellent immigration attorney, I endorse this lawyer."
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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."
"I endorse this lawyer regardless of his peculiar first name. Seriously, Ian knows his practice area and is a pleasure to work with."
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Pro Bono Service Award, Legal Services NYC
2009
Dean's List, Graduate School
2000
Ontario Graduate Scholar, University of Toronto
2000
Dean's List, University of Toronto
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2011 - Present
President & Founder, Scott Legal, P.C.
1900 - Present
Attorney, Scott Legal, P.C.
2010 - 2012
Associate, Cleary Gottlieb
1999 - 2008
Director, Credit Suisse First Boston
1996 - 1999
Manager, Bank of Montreal
1992 - 1996
Auditor, Ernst & Young
1990 - 1992
Teacher's Assistant, University of Toronto
Associations
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York City Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Illinois Society of Certified Public AccountantsMember
1999 - Present
Canadian Institute of Chartered AccountantsMember
2010 - 2011
Human Rights Journal - HarvardPrimary Editor
Sample of Legal Cases
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
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
Education
2010
Harvard Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
University of Toronto
MBA
1999
University of Toronto
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1997
Certified Public Accountant
CPA
1991
University of Toronto
MBA
1991
Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants
CA Designation
1989
University of Toronto
BA
Speaking Engagements
2013
OCI Lowdown
OCI Law School
2013
Confederation Group
Wills & Estate Planning
2012
LexisNexis Webcast
Finding A Job in Law School
2012
Harvard University
Success in Your First Year
2011
Law School Lowdown
Law School Success
Publications
2013
New York State Bar Association
How To Create an Effective Business Plan
2013
New York State Bar Association
Tax Considerations When Selecting a Business Entity
2013
Bloomberg Law Reports
Should I form a Study Group
2013
Barron's Publishing
Law School Lowdown
2013
Book
Law School Lowdown
2012
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
2009
William and Mary Law Review
Fair Value, Friend or Foe
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Top Contributor
Ian earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
H1B visa got selected . But withdrawn by employer before Approval.Any hope , is my petition still valid.
03 Jul 2015
Q&A
Can I go back to F1 Status during O1 visa process is pending?
11 Apr 2015
Q&A
Can I file a 1099-INT with my tax return if it has the wrong social security number on it?
09 Mar 2013