Scott Stinson

Scott Stinson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 21 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Bozeman, MT
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Business

421 W. Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT

About Scott

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 50%

The office has a collective 25 years of experience in personal injury cases. We only represent people who have been injured and are in need of help. We specialize in motor vehicle crashes involving passenger vehicles to large commercial trucks.

14 years

50%
Criminal Defense 30%

I practiced as a full-time Public Defender in Oregon for 10 years in a metropolitan area. During that time I tried over 100 cases and practiced in all areas of criminal law except Juvenile. I have a great deal of experience in everything from traffic tickets to DUII's to major felonies.

24 years

30%
Business 20%

Our area of practice includes business transactions and contracts, structuring of corporations, partnerships, and companies, as well as Private Placement and Public Offerings. We also specialize in business transactions related to the practice of medicine such as ambulatory surgical centers and physician partnerships.

14 years

20%

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Licenses

Licensed in Montana for 11 years

State: Montana

Acquired: 2014

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wyoming for 13 years

State: Wyoming

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Oregon for 21 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Stinson Law Group, PC

421 W. Mendenhall Street, Bozeman, MT, 59715

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Scott Stinson's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Randy | November 05, 2019

Very helpful

Mr. Stinson was very helpful with my situation. He gave me good, honest advice. He will tell you truthfully whether or not he can help you with your situation. He won't take your money unless he knows he can help you. I would recommend Mr. Stinson.

Posted by kelly | July 11, 2016

Concerned and caring. True professionals.

I have not personally spoke with Attorney Stinson. However, I have spoke with Marie (Secretary.) Currently, I am completing the 'potential client form and I must say with the quality and care for my needs just from Marie alone, has given me utmost confidence in their representing me, and my case! It... is my hope that my potential client form is received well and I am given the opportunity to hire Attorney Stinson.

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Scott Stinson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Herman Watson

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I work under the same roof as Scott. I've seen his dedication and devotion to his clients; his work ethic is extraordinary. I am aware that he has been licensed in numerous states, including Wyoming, Montana, and Oregon. I endorse his practice."

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Bronson James

Criminal defense lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have endorsed very few attorneys, but I endorse Scott Stinson without reservation. He is a passionate and smart defender, with genuine caring for his clients. He knows when to be tough and a bulldog, and when to be congenial and negotiate. Most of all, you can trust that he has a case well in hand, and is continually working to achieve the best results."

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Kasia Rutledge

Criminal defense lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked closely with Scott Stinson for several years and what I can tell you about him is that he possesses all of the skills that you want in your lawyer; incredible grasp of the law, fierce tireless advocacy, and honest compassion and concern for clients. Mr. Stinson’s legal research and writing are still used as models in our office and I often rely on his work in preparing my cases. He was almost always in the office late at night researching the law, communicating with clients, and preparing for trial. I worked with him on a particularly complicated, long, and hard case and was impressed with his tenacity, his communication with the client, and with his courtroom skills. In the area of Bozeman criminal law, you could not select a better attorney."

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Rachel Philips

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott Stinson is an extremely talented, driven, and passionate trial lawyer who repeatedly gets great results for his clients. Watching him cross-examine a police officer during a motion hearing, it is easy to see how his knowledge of the law and ease in the courtroom are such an effective and winning combination. Having worked with Scott for several years, I know firsthand that he is someone who is very generous about sharing his knowledge and expertise with others, his meticulous attention to detail is what wins big cases, and he genuinely cares about his clients."

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Herman Watson

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Rachel Philips

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Bronson James

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Stinson Law Group

2004 - 2012

Public Defender, Metropolitan Public Defenders, Inc.

Associations

2014 - Present

Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2013 - Present

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2003 - Present

Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2003

Lewis & Clark Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

Northern Arizona University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

Presentation to a business law class

Crowdfunding through Social Media

2012

Presentation on Criminal Law in Wyoming

Crimindal Law

2007

Presentation on Civil Liberties and Rights

Criminal Law

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