I graduated from Hope College in Holland, Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts in political science in 1990 , and a Juris Doctor in 1994 from the University of Oregon School of Law in Eugene, Oregon. Upon graduating from law school, I practiced law in southern California until 2000, when I returned to West Michigan. I joined the law firm of Coupe, VanAllsburg & Pater, P.C., in 2000 where I practiced business litigation, consumer bankruptcy, personal injury, and criminal defense. In 2002 I joined the firm of Steven E. Bratschie & Associates, P.C., in December 2002 (now Michigan Legal Specialists, P.C.). In July of 2014 I joined Hoesch & Vander Ploeg, P.L.C. and spearheaded the creation of a robust litigation collection practice with thousands of cases all over the state. In February of 2017 I opened my new firm, Law Offices of Scott Mancinelli, continuing the tradition of creative and aggressive client representation. My practice has covered a wide array of matters including complex commercial litigation, contract disputes, non-compete violations, business divorces, real estate litigation; employment and labor law, personal injury, medical malpractice, legal malpractice insurance subrogation, fraudulent conveyances, and bankruptcy matters. Mycurrent area of emphasis is creditor's rights and collections - he is a member of several industry groups including CLLA and DBA International. I am a member of the State Bars of Michigan and California, the U.S. District Courts for the Western & Eastern Districts of Michigan, and the Grand Rapids Bar Association. I has been on the case evaluation panel for Kent County since 2005 and the Case Evaluation Panel for Ottawa County since 2007. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Community Health Center of Holland.
Specialties: Commercial Litigation; Creditors Rights - Collections; Personal Injury; Bankruptcy Litigation; Landlord - Tenant; Fraudulent Transfers; Breach of Contract and Warranty Claims; Business Dissolutions; Appellate Practice; Insurance Subrogation; General Counsel to Small Business Clients.
Practice areas
27 years, 3,000 cases
27 years, 4,000 cases
27 years, 1,500 cases
27 years, 250 cases
25 years, 50 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2000 | 06/27/2022 |
CA | Inactive | 1994 | 06/16/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | Mancinelli Law Group, PC | 2017 - Present |
Senior Attorney | Hoesch & Vander Ploeg, PLC | 2014 - 2017 |
Principal Attorney | Michigan Legal Specialists, PC | 2012 - 2014 |
Senior Attorney | Bratschie & Associates | 2002 - 2011 |
Attorney | Coupe, Van Allsburg & Pater | 2000 - 2002 |
Attorney | Rice & Rothenberg | 1998 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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United States District Court for the Northern District of California | Member | 2016 - Present |
United States District Court for the Southern District of California | Member | 2015 - Present |
Debtor/Creditor Rights Committee of the Michigan State Bar | Member | 2012 - Present |
Michigan Creditors Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
DBA International | Member | 2011 - Present |
Holland Chamber of Commerce | Member | 2011 - Present |
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan | Member | 2009 - Present |
Federal Bar Association (Western District of Washington chapter) | member | 2007 - Present |
Michigan State Bar Litigation Section | Member | 2005 - Present |
Grand Rapids Bar Association | Member | 2003 - Present |
State Bar of Michigan | Attorney Member | 2000 - Present |
State Bar of California | Attorney Member | 1994 - Present |
United States District Court for the Central District of California | Member | 1994 - Present |
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan | Member | 1994 - Present |
Commercial Law League of America | Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Litigation Newsletter of the State Bar of Michigan | The Sale of Real Property Pursuant to Judicial Levy in Michigan | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Oregon School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Hope College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1990 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Debt Buyers International 2016 Las Vegas Conference | Mortgage Debt & Tax Lien Panel | 2016 |
Case name | Outcome |
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MACATAWA BANK v. WIPPERFURTH, | Because the defendants were domiciled in Florida, the court held that the IRA was not 'located within the boundaries of Michigan' and could not be garnished. |
In re: Martin. United States v. Brae Asset Fund, et al. (U. S. District Court Western District of Michigan) | Won in bankruptcy court and affirmed on appeal to the District Court. |
Cadle Co. v. City of Kentwood, 285 Mich. App. 240 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009) | MCL 600.8407(1) precludes the assignment or sale of small claims judgments |
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Marc Rothenberg, Litigation Attorney on Jan 26, 2017
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Scott worked in our office when he resided in California. He was hired from over 100 applicants. He handled our litigation matters with little or no supervision. We could always count on Scott to do the job well and represent our clients in a professional manner. He also helped streamline our office policies and procedures. I wish he were still here.
Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 4, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Scott. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Diane Mancinelli, Lawsuits and disputes Attorney on Sep 18, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Although, Scott is my younger brother, this endorsement is based on the legal work we have done together through the years. He is by far the most detailed lawyer in litigation matters I have ever worked with. He is an excellent writer and an innovative thinker. These qualities make an excellent litigator. I would not hesitate making a referral to him.
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