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State IL

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Scott Alan Andresen

Business Attorney at East Dundee, IL

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Scott Andresen is trustworthy, dependable and sensitive to your business & personal needs

I've known Scott for almost 25 years and recently had the distinct privilege of hiring Scott as my attorney. From incorporating my business to developing & reviewing contracts, Scott is extremely responsive and always informative whenever we are in need. Beyond his legal expertise, Scott knows what it means to be a business owner and has become someone I turn to for general business advice on a number of topics and issues. Best of all, when you need a "pit bull" Scott can bark & bite with the best...contrarily, he can calm your nerves when it’s important to act with a level-head. If you are so lucky as to hire Scott, you will realize you've not only hired solid attorney, but a trusted advisor and all-around great guy.

A True Business Partner!

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HANDLING BUSINESS LEGAL MATTERS FOR CLIENTS RANGING FROM STARTUPS TO LARGE CORPORATIONS.

Scott A. Andresen is the founder of Andresen & Associates, P.C., a Chicago-based law firm that focuses its offerings in the areas of sports law, entertainment and the arts, and intellectual property. The firm also has a strong focus in the startup and small entrepreneur space, addressing the legal needs of new and emerging business owners. Prior to founding Andresen & Associates, Scott served as in-house legal counsel for the Arena Football League. He also worked for the legal department of the Oakland Raiders, and served as Legal Assistant to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association.

Scott earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, his Doctor of Jurisprudence at the Valparaiso University School of Law, and his Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Scott also studied at Cambridge University in England under United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg.

When he is not practicing, Scott is a sports law instructor in Northwestern University’s Masters of Sports Administration program. He also provides legal insight and commentary on sports law and sports business topics to national television, radio, print and online media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Tampa Bay Tribune, Seattle Tribune, Reuters, Associated Press, Chicago Daily Law Bulletin, Bleacher Report, , , Hungton Post, Courthouse News Service and .

Scott’s ardor and tenaciousness has resulted in him being spotlighted by his peers and the media. He is a four-time recipient of the prestigous "Super Lawyer" designation, and a three-time recipient of the “Rising Star” designation (for attorneys under the age of 40), by Super Lawyers in Entertainment and Sports, and has a perfect 10.0 rating.

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Andresen & Associates, P.C.

(773) 917-6878 Office

(773) 572-6048 Fax

319 Meier Street

First Floor

East Dundee, IL, 60118

AndresenLawFirm.com

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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2009

Scott Andresen is trustworthy, dependable and sensitive to your business & personal needs

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Response from Scott Andresen June 17, 2016

Wow. Thank you for the wonderful review.....anonymous "client" :-)

Posted by Nicole | April 7, 2016

A True Business Partner!

Scott provides us with valuable legal support and practical advice as we launch our new company. He helped us structure the business, obtain copyrights and trademarks, and build our strategy. Thanks to Scott, we are set-up for success! He is an indispensable member of our team.

Response from Scott Andresen April 27, 2016

Thank you, Nicole! You and Denny are simply awesome people to work with :-)

Posted by Tania | July 27, 2018

Excellent!

As an author, I needed an attorney for the arts. I was working on a sticky nonfiction piece that needed a lot of legal scrutiny. I found him here on AVVO. He answered my difficult questions right away. He offered me a very-affordable rate and he really dived into my project, even conducting off-the-clock research immediately. Although that project fell through because of the incompetence of my coauthor, Scott was right there going to bat for me as soon as I switched up coauthors. I have no doubt he’ll see me through to the finish line with this groundbreaking book. I can always count on him to get any job done, no matter how emergent and unusual the request. And he’s very approachable. I could chat for hours with Scott and know I was talking to someone who has my back in any situation. I highly recommend Scott Andresen and his law firm.

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Response from Scott Andresen July 30, 2018

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback. Your project has been "sticky" to say the least. LOL

Posted by anonymous | November 3, 2017

The Best Attorney I've Ever Worked with

Scott Andresen is an ethical, personable and trustworthy professional who cares about his clients, and their long term prosperity. He is a strong communicator, who's honest and straightforward manner is essential to getting the heart of the matter at hand and delivering a positive result. I'd trust him with my life, and value our professional relationship, and his friendship,

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Response from Scott Andresen November 3, 2017

Thank you for the kind words!

Posted by Jamie | March 31, 2017

Excellent Attorney

Scott is a hard working and dedicated attorney. He is very specific and made sure that my husband and I were included in everything along the way. He will not leave any stone un-turned in trying to get to the truth. Being the first time our family has needed a lawyer, we were very comfortable with Scott leading us, we never had to wonder what was the next step. We have recently gone to court and am happy to say that Scott's dedication to us and his hard work found a judgement in our favor. I would recommend Scott to anyone who needs an attorney, a lawyer you can trust and expect nothing less then 150%, he has gone the extra mile each and every time we needed him to.

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Posted by Jill | July 27, 2016

Fantastic attorney who defended me like I was his own sister

With Scott Andresen as my attorney, I had a thoughtful attorney with important practice expertise with the loyalty of an older brother. He pursued my case with the tenacity of a family member and protected me in a similar way. He was thoughtful about how the case impacted me financially and personally. I called Scott in the immediate aftermath of a horrible even that occurred during the taping of a pilot for a proposed show. I was pretty traumatized at that point. Scott had experience with the sort of people I’d been dealing with and was, consequently, able to anticipate what to expect from them. Unfortunately, these people actually blew all previous precedents for human behavior that either of us had ever experienced. The case plodded along for 5 years. I trusted him so much and was so traumatized as a consequence of the original situation, as well as the way the case was proceeding, that we agreed that he could proceed with the case without apprising me of every development. He would call me occasionally to update me about the germaine details, while sparing me any unnecessary exposures to the ugliness of the case. I have no regrets about that decision and was never disappointed with the decisions he made. When the time came to develop litigation strategy, I decided to add a litigator from another firm to my team with Scott. Scott merged smoothly with the other litigator and they did an incredible job parceling out responsibilities and collaborating on strategy. Scott was always incredibly cognizant of my bills. I always felt that he was doing everything possible to minimize my billings for the case- sometimes that meant pursuing less costly strategies, sometimes it meant pushing the work to more junior associates.

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Response from Scott Andresen August 2, 2016

Jill- Thank you for the extremely kind words. You really were (and are) like family. :-)

Posted by Renee | June 25, 2016

Making a difficult situation bearable

My lawyer Mr. Andresen was informative, walking me through step by step, always giving me options and keeping me abreast of what was going on with my case. He was not in it just for the money, he fought for me and got me the best settlement possible, keeping in mind my familys situation. Even when an unexpected additional issue arose he handled it in a timely manor and came back with an outstanding out come. He was honest, thoughtful and sincere. Never padding his hours. I can't thank you enough Mr. Andresen. He is at the very TOP of my list for recommendations. God bless.

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Response from Scott Andresen August 2, 2016

Thank you, Renee! You were absolutely wonderful to work with.

Posted by Marty | June 20, 2016

Great guy - great work

For several years Scott has been the IHSA's attorney when it comes to trademark and related work. During my tenure as the Executive Director, Scott did tremendous work for us and guided us through both complicated and more routine issues. He has a great grasp of this unique area of law and the ability to effectively communicate with his clients. He always had our best interest in mind and was very responsive to our needs and concerns. He is a trusted, bright, and valued partner of ours. I highly recommend him.

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Response from Scott Andresen June 22, 2016

Thank you, Marty. It was always a pleasure to work with you!! I look forward to seeing you at an Illini football or basketball game this fall/winter.

Posted by [email protected] | April 5, 2016

Simply the best

No matter how complicated my issue, I can always depend on Scott to counsel me professionally and competently. Smart and generous to a fault, Scott has always put my needs above anything else. Furthermore, he's humble enough to consult with additional counsel if there's anything he doesn't happen to know.

Response from Scott Andresen April 9, 2016

Thanks, Adam. Your interesting projects makes representing you enjoyable personally as well as professionally!

Posted by Becky | April 2, 2016

Business partner, not just our attourney

We have found Scott to be an invaluable resource as we have navigated the complex world of business, entertainment, and IP law while we started our companies. He has always been our trusted sounding board and his professional expertise is one of the things we know we can count on. If you are looking for not just an attorney, but also a business partner, Scott is a wonderful choice.

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Response from Scott Andresen April 5, 2016

Thank you, Becky! You guys have been amazing clients for over a decade, and I am lucky and honored to have you as friends as well as clients!!!!!

Posted by Rick | April 1, 2016

Great communication

Scott has shown himself to be a great communicator and he proactively thinks of solutions before any "surprises". I'm confident this forward thinking has been an integral part in our successful interactions.

Response from Scott Andresen April 5, 2016

Even though "surprises" make life interesting and exciting, I prefer to keep our business dealings as "boring" as possible. LOL

Posted by anonymous | April 1, 2016

Sports Law Practices

We have been a long-time client of Scott's law practice and would recommend him to all. He has reviewed and edited many sports law, endorsement, and sponsorship contracts. He has also helped in different lawsuits against various entities and is always on top of his game following up to ensure the best for us.

Posted by anonymous | March 4, 2009

Review of Scott Andresen.

I've been working with Scott for a couple of years now. Without going into great detail, he is highly competent, responsive and trustworthy. I own my own company and use Scott a great deal. He will be the first to tell if I ask him something that he's not familiar with and advise me to turn elsewhere - if he lacks the skill to do something. It speaks to credibility and character. He gets my business and my highest recommendation.

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Posted by anonymous | February 28, 2009

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I was recommended to Scott Andresen by Marci Rolnik, Legal Director of the Lawyers For The Creative Arts. Scott has been most helpful working with my co-author, Terri G. Scaletta and myself guiding us and protecting us with regards to my book/movie projects. He has been an attorney who has always thought of our welfare as well as the importance of my book/movie projects to come to fruition in the most timely manner. Scott believes in the hard work that we have put into these projects and is there for the long haul of this journey. We appreciate him being accessible either by phone, e-mail and/or a meeting at his office. He understands our need to be "flexible" as we are working with screenwriters, producers and other professionals who are in different cities and time zones. Both Terri and I have and will recommend him to people we meet who can benefit from his dedication and service. Sincerely, Ellen S. Miller

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Professor- Graduate Sports Management Program
Northwestern University's School of Professional Studies
2011 - Present

Attorney-Founder
Andresen & Associates, PC
2005 - Present

Adjunct Professor
Columbia College of Chicago
2005 - 2011

Senior Staff Attorney
Arena Football League, LLC
2000 - 2005

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Education

University of Phoenix
Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
2004

Valparaiso University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1995

Legal Cases

Herington v. Milwaukee Bucks
Settled

Associations

American Bar Association
Member
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Illinois State Bar Association
Member
N/A

Sports Lawyers Association
Member
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Chicago Bar Association
Chair- Sports Law Committee
2010 - 2017

Chicago Bar Association
Chair- Lawyer Referral Service Committee
2010 - 2017

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Languages Spoken

English

Honors and Awards

2022 Illinois SuperLawyer in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2022

2021 Illinois SuperLawyer in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2021

2020 Illinois SuperLawyer in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2020

2019 SuperLawyer in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2019

Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
2016

2012 Illinois 'Rising Star' in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2012

2011 Illinois "Rising Star" in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2011

2010 Illinois "Rising Star" in Sports and Entertainment
SuperLawyers
2010

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Publications

Sports Litigation Alert
Caddyshock! An Analysis of Hicks, et al v. PGA Tour Inc.
2015

Professional Sports and the Law
Pom Poms and Picket Lines: Might Professional Cheerleaders Unionize?
2014

Professional Sports and the Law
When a Wiener Can Make a Team a Loser: The Coomer v. Kansas City Royals Case
2014

Professional Sports and the Law
The Angel Doth Protest Too Much, Methinks- Jack Clark and His Comment About Albert Pujols
2014

Sports Litigation Alert
What Can Be Learned From the Settlement Between the Flyers and its Season Ticket Hoders?
2013

Sports Litigation Alert
Vijay Singh Sues PGA Over Doping Allegations- An Analysis
2013

Sports Litigation Alert
Federal Court Dismisses Pennsylvania Governor's Lawsuit Against NCAA
2013

Sports Litigation Alert
Who Does the Green Jacket Belong To?
2013

Professional Sports and the Law
Who's Going to Pay the Bills? The Insurane Side of the NFL's Concussion Litigation
2013

Sports Litigation Alert
Groundhog Day for the United Football League
2013

Professional Sports and the Law
Coach Flles Suit Against United Football League Founder
2012

Professional Sports and the Law
What Sports Organizations Can Learn From Ophrah?
2012

Sports Litigation Alert
Universities Crack Down on Logo Use by High Schools
2010

Marquette Sports Law Review
A Call For Drug-Testing of High School Student-Athletes
2008

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Speaking Engagements

University of Illinois Sports Business Conference
Careers in Sports Law
2016

Milwaukee Bar Association Seminar
Intellectual Property in the Sports and Entertainment Industries
2016

Vaparaiso University School of Law Symposium
Hot Topics in Sports Law
2015

University of Illinois School of Law Seminar
Networking and Breaking into the Sports and Entertainment Industries
2015

University of Illinois (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations Seminar
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports
2015

Sports Financial Advisors Association International Finance Conference
Creating and Protecting the (Athlete) Brand
2015

Northwestern University School of Law Seminar
Hot Topics in Sports Law
2015

MUSL/National Sports Law Institute Summer Sports Law Seminar
Morals Clauses in Sports Contracts: A Look at the Past and Future Use of Morals Clauses in Player Contracts and Sponsorship/Endorsement Agreements
2015

Duke University School of Law 5th Annual Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium
The Importance of Personal Conduct Policies for Schools, Teams and Leagues
2015

DePaul Journal of Sports Law and Contemporary Problems Symposium
There is Nothing New Except Those Who Have Been Forgotten
2015

Charleston Law Review 7th Annual Law Symposium
League Scandals- Disciplinary Powers and Due Process
2015

Chapman Unversity School of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Symposium
Slurs, Student Athletes and Tattoos: Key Intellectual Property Battles in Sports and Their Implications
2015

American Bar Association Annual Meeting
Domestic Violence in Professional Sports
2015

Valparaiso University School of Law Symposium
Hot Topics in Sports Law
2014

Sports Lawyers Association 40th Annual Conference
Negotiating and Drafting Entertainment Deals for Athlete Clients: What's an Option Agreement, Pilot Deal and Locked for Life?
2014

University of Illinois ADV490/590M Media Entrepreneurship Class
Avoiding the Pitfalls of Entrepreneurship
2013

DePaul Journal of Sports Law and Contemporary Problems Sympoisum
Who’s Going to Pay the Bills? The Insurance Side of the NFL’s Concussion Litigations
2013

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports
2012

University of Illinois (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations Seminar
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports
2012

National Business Institute Seminar
Entertainmnt Law 101: Copyright Considerations
2011

Chicago Bar Association Outreach Presentation
Investment Fraud and Professional Athletes
2011

University of Illinois (Graduate) School of Labor and Employment Relations Seminar
Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining in Professional Sports
2010

Academie du Management des Organisations Sportives (France)
Selected U.S. Sports Law Topics
2010

University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Sports and Entertainment Law Society Presentation
Networking and Breaking into the Sports and Entertainment Industries
2009

Columbia College Spring Sports Symposium
Sports Business Topics
2009

SIE Annual Symposium
Sports Law Topics
2008

SEME Central Sports Marketing Symposium
Sports Marketing and Industry Networking
2008

John Marshall Law School Speaker's Series
Sports Law Topics
2008

Chicago-Kent College of Law Sports & Entertainmet Law Society Presentation
Sports Law Topics
2008

CBA Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
"Alternative Dispute Resolution For Media, Sports and Entertainment Clients"
2008

DePaul University College of Law 2007 Annual Sports Law Symposium
Sports Law Topics
2007

CBA Sports Law Committee Seminar
"Show Me The Money: The Effects and Costs of the Competing Intellectual Property Claims in the Business of Sports"
2007

Oklahoma City School of Law Sports & Entertainment Law Association
Sports Law Topics
2006

CBA Sports Law Committee Seminar
"An Insider's Handbook- A Look At Trademarks, Licensing and Inttellectual Property in Professional Sports"
2006

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Attorney endorsements

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David Cohen

Entertainment Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a fine lawyer and a great colleague. We have gotten to know each other through professional organizations. He represents himself well, is personable, and is very knowledgeable."

Marc Edelman

Entertainment Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott and I have served together on numerous sports law panels. In my experience, he is respected for his work by both academics and practioners. He has a long track-record of experience in the sports law field and seems to care far more about client results than personal accolades. I would recommend him, without hesitation, to my clients that seek Illinois counsel."

Kyle Russo

Business Attorney | May 26
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott and I worked together to successfully secure a multi-million dollar judgment for a client. Scott is a very creative thinker that has the unique ability to see different aspects of the law and eloquently argue his perspective. Aside from Scott's acumen as an attorney, the best thing I can say about him is that he care deeply about the community. He selflessly volunteers his time to mentor young attorneys and organizes fundraisers for the less fortunate."

Michael Cklamovski

Business Attorney | Apr 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an excellent attorney. His thorough knowledge of the law and ability to communicate with clients and peers effectively is beyond reproach. I enthusiastically endorse Scott and genuinely enjoy learning from and interacting with him."

Kaitlyn Glenn

Entertainment Attorney | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Throughout the years, I have had the privilege of working with Scott on various projects. He is extremely knowledgeable and his profound analytical skills and attention to detail make him one of the most competent attorneys I know. Not only does Scott possess the attributes of a great lawyer, but he also is personable—something I cannot say for a lot of people I’ve worked with. He is genuine and trustworthy and I highly recommend him."

Eldon Ham

Entertainment Attorney | Apr 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Scott Andresen in the fields of sports, entertainment and related business law. I have known him for years, he knows these areas well, and I have referred clients to him. He has been chair of the Chicago Bar Sports Law Committee, and I have appeared on sports symposiums and panels with Scott. He also teaches sports law at Northwestern University, and he is highly thought of among our peers."

Ryan Stephan

Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Louis Wierenga

Business Attorney | Dec 05
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott exudes excitement and passion for the law and his clients."

Stuart Card

Business Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is not only an incredible wealth of knowledge and skill in sports and entertainment matters, but he has a great mind for business law. Contracts, corporate strategy, intellectual property, risk analysis . . . you name it, Scott is your best ally. I can't say enough great things about Scott as an expert in Sports, Entertainment, and Business legal matters."

Jeff Kominsky

Licensing Attorney | May 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is not only impressive on paper, but in person as well. He knows what it takes to get a deal done and will make sure that the client comes first. Even though I am in South Florida, I would not hesitate to contact him for guidance in the areas of sports/entertainment law as well as other general business matters. He is truly a professional in every sense of the word."

Travis Life

Entertainment Attorney | May 17
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a very intelligent, hard working attorney. He is always available for his clients and to assist other attorneys. I endorse this lawyer."

Mary Gergely

Contracts and agreements Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a no nonsense, hardworking, and aggressive attorney. He is personable, loyal, and takes his client's matters seriously."

Nicholas Catsadimas

Intellectual property Attorney | Jun 20
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for over 13 years on both a personal and professional level. I regularly consult with Scott on a variety of legal matters and I have always found him to be a tremendous resource. I strongly believe that Scott’s commitment to excellence and the service of his clients is second to none."

Patrick Richards

Entertainment Attorney | Jun 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Andresen is my lawyer of choice for all sports law related matters, whether they are entertainment law issues or issues involving corporate or intellectual property matters."

Kevin McCoy

Entertainment Attorney | Mar 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for many years, both personally and professionally. He is an outstanding lawyer who always puts the interests of his clients first, and strives to provide the highest quality legal representation."

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