About Scott
Biography
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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Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
42 years
42 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in South Dakota for 41 years
State: South Dakota
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Scott G. Hoy's Reviews
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7 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Injury 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 06, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sincerity and support
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...
Scott G. Hoy's Lawyer Endorsements
"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 is honest and hardworking. He is easy to work with and very knowledgeable."
"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."
"Scott is a tremendous lawyer who knows the law and works hard for his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Lead Counsel - Personal Injury Law, Lead Counsel
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1991 - Present
Attorney, Hoy Trial Lawyers, Prof., LLC
1984 - 1991
Partner, Swanson Carlson Carter and Hoy
Associations
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
Education
2010
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2009
Languages
English