Scott is a life-long resident of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He is married and has six children. Scott enjoys playing keyboard and singing with his Retro Rock Reunion. Scott is proud to be a Mason and Shriner.
Scott G. Hoy is the owner of Hoy Trial Lawyers. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in 1981 and his Juris Doctor in 1984 at the University of South Dakota. He was admitted to the South Dakota State Bar in 1984. Between 2008 and 2010 Scott did extensive training to graduate from the Trial Lawyers College, which is run by world renowned Trial Lawyer, Gerry Spence. Hoy Trial Lawyers is recognized by US News and World Reports as one of the best Law Firms. US News and World Report published an article featuring Hoy Trial Lawyers in September of 2009 called “Bringing Experience to the Table”.
Scott has over 30 years of experience as a trial lawyer and his accomplishments are extensive. He has tried cases in state and federal courts and with the department of labor. He has extensive appeal experience before the South Dakota Supreme Court and the Federal Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. He is a member of the State Bar of South Dakota, Second Judicial Bar Association, South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association, Trial Lawyers College, Top 100 Lawyers, American Bar Association, American Association for Justice and the Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers Association.
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42 years
42 years
25%-40%
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
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Posted by anonymous | March 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Scott and everyone is that office are amazing caring people. 10/10 would recommend. They cared so much about me. They responded to emails within just a couple hours with any questions I had. Kept me updated regularly. Only have good things to say about them
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I came to Scott's office very skeptical of attorneys due to more than 1 previous encounters with hiring an attorney. I'm sure Scott saw me as a challenge although I believe my case was relatively simple because liability on the other persons part was never in question. Scott and his staff worked wi...
Posted by Deb | May 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After being in a car accident, I went to two separate attorneys and both of the attorneys told me that they felt the case was too insignificant and therefore they could not help me. I then went to Scott Hoy, who was very positive and helpful with my case. Scott did say that because the impact that ha...
Posted by anonymous | September 8, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Scott is honest and hard working. While you are healing and recovering from your injury he is hard at work compiling information to help you with your case. He will contact insurance companies and doctors. He helped us in so many ways, and we really appreciated his care and compassion.
Posted by anonymous | September 2, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I cannot say enough about the way Scott and everyone involved worked to understand the uniqueness of my case. His real desire to know my story so that he could communicate it in the courtroom was far beyond my expectations. The comfort and support from the whole staff created a real feeling of safe...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Scott for years. He is a great lawyer who gets equally great results for his clients."
"I worked with Scott and his team for a year and had a great experience. I can attest to his professionalism, ability to truly defend his clients, and his kindness toward others."
"Scott Hoy is a champion for injured people. He has settled and tried many cases successfully and is relentless in his fight against stingy insurance companies and negligent businesses and individuals. He is also a good person who genuinely cares about his clients."
"I have known Scott for over 25 years and find him to be exceptionally competent, highly ethical, and a fierce advocate for his clients. I easily endorse Scott as one of the top lawyers in this region."
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2017
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2016
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2015
Lead Counsel - Personal Injury Law, Lead Counsel
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
1991 - Present
Attorney, Hoy Trial Lawyers, Prof., LLC
1984 - 1991
Partner, Swanson Carlson Carter and Hoy
2015 - Present
Insurance Bad Faith Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2015 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
South Dakota Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1985 - Present
American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises LiabilityMember
1984 - Present
South Dakota State BarMember
2008 - 2010
Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers CollegeGraduate
2010
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2009
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