Scott P. Batey

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Scott P. Batey

4.2
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 29 years

Discrimination Lawyer at Bingham Farms, MI
Practice Areas: Discrimination, Employment & Labor, Sexual Harassment ... +9 more

30200 Telegraph Rd Ste 400, Bingham Farms, MI

About Scott

Biography

Batey Law is Employment Law.

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Business 9%

9%
Car Accident 9%

9%
Civil Rights 9%

9%
Discrimination 9%

9%
Employment and Labor 9%

9%
Lawsuits and Disputes 9%

9%
Litigation 9%

9%
Personal Injury 9%

9%
Sexual Harassment 9%

9%
Slip and Fall Accident 9%

9%
Wrongful Termination 9%

9%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 300-350 per hour

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 29 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1996

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Location

Batey Law Firm, PLLC

30200 Telegraph Rd Ste 400, Bingham Farms, MI, 48025

bateylaw.com/

Online Presence

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Scott P. Batey's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sierra | September 19, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Scott Batey is the best

He was able to win an employment case for me and it was not under easy circumstances. Even when other lawyers didn’t want to take my case , he took it and won for me ! He is very professional and made this hard time a little easier for me. I’m so glad I found him and I would highly recommend!

Posted by Kevin | August 13, 2014 | Estate Planning

Ford employee

Mr. Batey saved my families estate and he is the only attorney that could of made this miracle happen.

Posted by Colleen | May 07, 2014 | Wrongful Termination

Scott gets results quickly....

Scott is an excellent wrongful termination attorney. He was able to swiftly negotiate 3 lawsuits for me where other attorneys I met with I did not seem to get anywhere with in regards to my former employer-a fortune 500 company . I would highly recommend Scott.

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Scott P. Batey's Lawyer Endorsements

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H. Newman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Batey is diligent, honest and sharp. Scott puts his clients' interests above his own. I recommend Scott without reservation."

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Daniel McCarthy

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is tenacious and he cares deeply for his clients. He is a true lawyer's lawyer and he is one of the brightest around."

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Cristy Devos

Personal injury lawyer

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Daniel McCarthy

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2007

updated on 03/09/2010

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2025

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2024

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2022

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2015

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2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Top Attorneys in Michigan, Crain's Detroit Business

2013

Top Lawyers, dbusiness

2012

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2011

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Work Experience

1997 - Present

Managing Partner, Batey Law Firm, PLLC

1900 - Present

Member, Batey Law Firm, PLLC

1996 - 1997

Attorney, Kohl, Secrest, Wardle, Lynch, Clark and Hampton

Associations

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan

2005 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio

2003 - Present

Michigan State University Alumni Association

2001 - Present

Michigan Association for Justice

2000 - Present

American Bar Association

2000 - Present

Association of Trial Lawyers of America

2000 - Present

University of Michigan Alumni Association

1997 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

1996 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan

1996 - Present

Michigan Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Dunne v. Franz

$1.15 million arbitration award on behalf of Mr. Batey's client

Doe v. XYZ Advertising Agency

$700,000 in favor of Mr. Batey's client

Goodrich v. Ted's Sheds

After a two week trial in Fort Myers, Florida, the jury rendered a verdict in favor of Mr. Goodrich for $4.5 million. After post-trial motions were granted, Mr. Goodrich received a judgment in the amount of $5,050,000.00.

Harris v. City of Detroit, et al.

$400,000.00 settlement on behalf of Mr. Batey's client

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Education

1995

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1992

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2003

Paralegal Seminar

Paralegal's Role in Preparing a Case

Languages

English

Activity

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