Overall Rating
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5.0 /5.0
5 Client Reviews
About M. Bruce
Biography
M. Bruce Scott is the managing partner at Scott & Aplin LLC. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in September, 1962 and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana until his family moved to Decatur, Indiana in 1977. He received his B.A. from Wabash College in 1985 and received his J.D. from Valparaiso University School of Law in 1988. He has been a member of the Indiana State Bar Association since 1988 and is a member of the United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Jurisdictions of Indiana. Mr. Scott is a registered Civil and Domestic Mediator. Mr. Scott served as General Counsel for the Adams County Department of Family and Children Services from 1997 to 2004 and was the Chairman of the Juvenile Law Committee of the Family Law Section of the Indiana State Bar Association. He has written articles and lectured for Continuing Legal Education Seminars regarding both business and family law. Mr. Scott is a member of the Allen County and Whitley County Bar Associations and was a member of the Adams County Bar Association (1992 President). Mr. Scott is an active member of the Fort Wayne and surrounding Communities. He is a member of the finance committee for Canterbury School. He is a member of the Waynedale Masonic Lodge and Past Master of Decatur Masonic Lodge. He is a member of both the Scottish (Past TPM) and York Rite Masonic Bodies and the Mizpah Shrine. Mr. Scott has also been very active in his church, Trinity Episcopal Church (Vestry – Past Junior and Senior Warden). He is also an active member of the Whitley County Camp of Gideon’s.
Your family's law firm. Integrity and compassion meet vigorous and practical advice.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
50%
Child Custody
20%
Child Support
20%
Adoption
5%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Indiana for 37 years
State: Indiana
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
M. Bruce Scott's Reviews
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Posted by Marsha | August 29, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
CHINS CASE
My daughter and I hired Mr. Scott to represent her in a CHINS case brought on by her father trying to take her child from her. Mr. Scott (and Laura King) were not only able to get my granddaughter returned, they were also able to get the case dismissed. They were both always professional, compassiona...
Posted by Keisha | August 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce and Child Custody
When I left his office for the first time, I had a sense of relief. He was very specific as to what we would be going through and how he was going to do my fighting for me. He truly has the best interest of my kids at heart and for once I feel like someone actually cares enough to help me.
Posted by Paul | October 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce attorney to obtain
Bruce is also really good in other areas of law, but his specialty is divorce, and if your dealing with DCS. I would say I have a very difficult divorce, have had custody for almost 10 years. Bruce stands beside you threw the whole procedure, including down the road, for the impossible. Unfortunately...
M. Bruce Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known and respected Bruce for almost 20 years. Since I do not work in the family law area, I refer all of my clients in that area to Bruce. Those clients always end up thanking me for the referral. Thanks for making me look good Bruce!"
"I have known Mr. Scott for several years and have always enjoyed working with him. Mr. Scott's candor with his clients coupled with his ability to work with opposing counsel and the work product which he produces makes him an ideal lawyer in his chosen area of practice. I have always found Mr. Scott to be of very high integrity and not afraid of litigation in the least. I would highly recommend him As counsel for any civil litigation matter and particularly for any domestic relations case."
Parker Moss
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Partner, Shipley & Scott
2008 - 2015
Partner, Helmke Beams, LLP
Associations
Indiana State Bar
Member
Allen County Bar Association
Member
Whitley County Bar Association
Member
2002 - 2003
Indiana State Bar Association, Family and Juvenile Law SectionPast Chairman
1992 - 1992
Adams County Bar AssociationPast President
Education
1988
Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Wabash College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Allen County Bar Association
Notice of Intent to Relocate
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Want to talk to my wife while PO is approved!!
19 Dec 2018
Q&A
What evidence do you need to prove a mother unfit?
10 Oct 2016