Anita Kontoh Scott
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Licensed in Illinois for 26 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1999
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021
Location
Kontoh Scott & Associates, P.C.
Diamond Creek Professional Building, 260 South Schmidt Road, Ste A, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440-2853
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Anita Kontoh Scott's Reviews
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Posted by Melissa | September 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best Adoption Lawyer!
Anita was so wonderful to work with for my daughter’s adoption case. She made the process easy to follow and always made herself available to us if we needed anything. Highly recommend working with her!
Posted by Jill | November 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Attorney for Transgender Community!
Anita was extremely helpful with all the legal documentation updates for our transgender child. She helped us with the gender marker changes and the name updates that we wanted done. We highly recommend Anita to the transgender community!
Posted by anonymous | July 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Compassionate, efficient, knowledgeable
Attorney Scott's office hand walked me through handling the estate of my deceased parents as well as selling their home. I could not have done it without them. She and her staff are knowledgeable, responsive, and helped guide me through the entire process, as well and told me what to expect. I wou...
Posted by Beverly | April 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Real Estate
I had hired Attorney Anita Kontoh Scott 2 years ago. When it was time to sell my 2nd home I hired her for the real estate transaction. Attorney Scott and staff answered all my questions and let me know what to expect and time frame for the completion. Highly recommended law firm.
Posted by Elizabeth | February 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney
GREAT experience
My husband and I reached out to Ms. Scott through a recommendation at work. We needed to get our wills done. She and her colleague Eve were super responsive, clear in their instructions, thorough in explaining our options, upfront about costs and very flexible when we needed to change appointment tim...
Anita Kontoh Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Ms. Anita Kontoh Scott for over 10 years now. I can vouch for her integrity, knowledge and experience as an attorney. Family and civil law. I have referred clients to her who have given me positive feedback about Ms. Scott. If you are looking for a fighter in and out of the courtroom, Anita is your go to attorney. She smart, personable, conscientious, and painstakingly diligent. She can kick butt. I would definitely hire her. I endorse this lawyer without a single doubt!"
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.
Reprimand issued in IL, 2021
updated on 07/14/2021Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Honors
2017
Paul Harris Fellow Award, Bolingbrook Rotary Club
2017
Top Lawyers Illinois, The Legal Network
2013
Audley Award of Leadership Excellence, DuPage NAACP
2013
President's Award, DuPage County NAACP
2012
2012 Female Citizen of the Year, Village of Bolingbrook
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Owner, Kontoh Scott & Associates, P.C.
Associations
2009 - Present
Bolingbrook RotaryPast President, Member
Member
2006 - 2020
Black Bar Association of Will CountyFounding Member, member
Education
1999
Juris Doctorate
1996
Bachelor of Arts,
Speaking Engagements
2018
Women in Business
Languages
Akan
English
Activity
Legal Answers