Anita Kontoh Scott

Anita Kontoh Scott

4.9
Rating: 5.3

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Bolingbrook, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Probate, Real Estate

Diamond Creek Professional Building, 260 South Schmidt Road, Ste A, Bolingbrook, IL

About Anita

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 50%

26 years

50%
Probate 25%

26 years

25%
Real Estate 25%

26 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 26 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1999

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

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

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 21 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Bernard | March 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Smooth real estate closing

We had a wonderful real estate closing (residential purchase) experience. We will definitely contact this office when we need more legal services.

Posted by Nicky | March 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Representation

When I brought Anita into my divorce case, it was definitely messy and all over the place. I had almost lost custody of my child. She turned everything around and helped the truth prevail from all my ex husband’s lies. Thanks to her, I received full custody and my ex was jailed for not paying child s...upport. She was always professional but warm and easy to talk to. Her secretary, Eve, was great too. I fully recommend her as someone to have in your corner for family law.

Posted by Karl | March 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great Service

Great help assisting in completing will, power of attorney and trust documents. Process was easy. All our goals were met.

Posted by Bernadette | January 24, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Client

Attorney Anita Kontoh Scott updated my Will and POA for Health/Finances and created a Trust for my Estate

Posted by Peter Osei | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent and Affordable Legal Representation

I will highly recommend Anita Kontoh Scott and Associates to you for all your Real Estate and Family legal representation. For about 15 years I have worked on several real estates deals with Anita, I can tell you that she meticulous, pays attention to all important details concerning your transaction... and provides fierce representation for a comparatively cheaper cost. She is a straight shooter. Hire Anita for your family representation and you will have a smart and excellent representation on your side.

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Family lawyer | May 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  5.3 (Average)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Reprimand issued in IL, 2021

updated on 07/14/2021

Reprimand 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 Rotary

Past President, Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2020

Black Bar Association of Will County

Founding Member, member

Education

1999

Indiana University School of Law, Bloomington

Juris Doctorate

1996

Adrian College

Bachelor of Arts,

Speaking Engagements

2018

Million Dollar Women

Women in Business

Languages

Akan

English

Activity

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