Dane R. Scalise

Dane R. Scalise

5.0
Rating: 9.3

Licensed for 15 years

Business Lawyer at Wilmington, NC
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation

107 Chestnut St, Ste 5, Wilmington, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 15 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2010

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Location

ILM Lawyers

107 Chestnut St, Ste 5, Wilmington, NC, 28401

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Dane R. Scalise's Reviews

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44 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kyle | January 20, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Dane is the best attorney I have worked with.

I would not think twice about hiring Dane for any legal representation. I have used him with several business transactions and plan to for anything in the future. He is extremely attentive. I have used other attorneys in the past and none of them have been quite as responsive as Dane. He is strai...ghtforward and to the point and always had my best interest in mind. Dane was able to successfully navigate us through business negotiations that were stressful and seemed impossible. I strongly recommend reaching out to him for any legal needs.

Posted by Marshall | January 9, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Go with the best!

I was represented by ILM Lawyers/Dane Scalise for a Civil matter. We were successful as Dane won the case at trial. His honesty and professional demeanor allowed me to be comfortable and I would highly recommend his Legal Services to anyone who requires representation. He has in me a client for life....

Posted by Eve | August 2, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Would highly recommend Dane.

Dane is professional and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to help us with writing contracts under some difficult circumstances. He was courteous and walked us through all stages of the process. He was quick to respond and provided excellent legal advise. I would highly recommend Dane.

Posted by Richard | July 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Small Claims

Dane quickly and efficiently got my money back from wayward contractors. I have to write 75 characters but I am pretty sure my first sentence says it all...

Posted by Nicholas | June 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Wingman In Legal

When looking for someone to represent you in legal matters, you want someone who will work with you and communicate at anytime you feel unsure. When I was dealing with a legal battle in which I was wrongly sued, spanning almost 2 years, Dane was there for me. At no point did I ever feel the pressur...e of worrying about the outcome, because he was very diligent, always keeping me in the loop and telling me what could potentially happen next. Even when the other party was being difficult he maintained his pursuit to reach a conclusion. Working with Dane was honestly like have a wingman to watch your back and someone who is there when you need to talk. If you ever find yourself in a tough spot he will do his best to do the right thing for you, so I recommend giving him a call he was fantastic to work with.

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Dane R. Scalise's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jerry Hannant

General practice lawyer | Aug 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dane Scalise is a top-notch attorney and litigator. If you have any legal issue I would start with Mr. Scalise. Highly endorsed."

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Stephen Coble

General practice lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Dane for many years and respect his abilities as a lawyer. Dane is well read and is able to proficiently practice in many areas of the law. I readily refer clients to Dane with confidence."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Arthur

Litigation lawyer | Apr 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Scalice is an excellent attorney who exhibits all the qualities a client looks for in representation; hardworking, intelligent, and dedicated to his objectives. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Evan Bolick

General practice lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. He is responsible, intelligent and a great attorney."

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Jason Vaughn

General practice lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very professional, knowledgeable and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Silva

General practice lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wish Avvo would let me endorse Dane for more practice areas. He is clearly a scholar and a true advocate for his clients. I, as well as my firm, recommend Dane for all your litigation needs. He is willing to travel great distances for his clients and he always gets the best possible outcome. If he is willing to take your case, make sure he is the one you hire."

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David Gross

Family lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Dane is an extremely conscientious attorney. He treats every one of his clients with the same level of respect and hard work. I highly recommend him as a family law attorney."

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Douglas Miller

Litigation lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Dane is a smart, hard working, confident attorney. He's a zealous advocate and someone I would trust with a serious legal matter. I worked with Dane years ago and have stayed in touch with him over the years. Can't recommend him enough."

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Christopher Theriault

Litigation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Dane is a hard working and intelligent lawyer who has done an excellent job since joining our firm."

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Amanda Jahshan

General practice lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Dane is intelligent, detail-oriented, and hard-working. He prides himself on prioritizing his clients. I recommend Dane for your general legal needs without reservation."

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Brian Breedlove

General practice lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Dane. He represents his clients zealously and is capable of thinking outside the box when approaching each client's unique needs."

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Jerry Hannant

Criminal defense lawyer

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Stephen Coble

Litigation lawyer

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Christopher Barbour

Construction and development lawyer

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Jason Vaughn

Litigation lawyer

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Matthew Silva

Criminal defense lawyer

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Evan Bolick

Litigation lawyer

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Brian Arthur

Criminal defense lawyer

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Douglas Miller

Family lawyer

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David Gross

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.3 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Fellow, American Council of Young Political Leaders (ACYPL)

2023

Fellow, Duke University’s North Carolina Leadership Forum

2021

Fellow, North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership

2020

40 Under 40 Award, StarNews Media and Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

2020

WilmingtonBiz 100, Greater Wilmington Business Journal

2017

Fellow, E.A. Morris Fellowship for Emerging Leaders

2010

The Order of Barristers, University of North Carolina School of Law

2008

Best Brief, William B. Aycock Intraschool Moot Court Competition

2007

Student Excellence Award, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Owner/Attorney, ILM Lawyers

2016 - 2020

Deputy Commissioner, North Carolina Industrial Commission

2015 - 2016

Owner/Attorney, The Law Office of Dane R. Scalise

2012 - 2015

Attorney, Solana, Theriault & Gross

2010 - 2012

Attorney, Faison & Gillespie

Associations

Wilmington Downtown, Inc.

Board of Directors, Chairman

Phi Alpha Theta

Member

Sigma Tau Delta

President

Old Wilmington Riverfront Celebration, Inc., d/b/a Wilmington's Riverfest

Board of Directors

Community Legal Project

Volunteer

Compass Center for Women and Families (formerly The Women’s Center)

Volunteer

New Hanover County Bar Association

Board of Directors, President

Wilmington Chamber of Commerce

Board of Directors

Education

2010

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of North Carolina, Greensboro

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2023

Continuing Education Unit

Current Trends in Group Health Insurance

2022

Continuing Education Unit

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Overview & Current Legal Status

2019

Downtown Economic Series

Economic Growth & Development

2018

Southeastern Risk & Insurance Managers Society Educational Conference

Risk Management

Languages

English

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