William James Scott Jr.

William James Scott Jr.

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Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 52 years

Family Lawyer at Lisle, IL
Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials, Child Custody

1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 52 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1973

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Momkus LLC

1001 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL, 60532

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William James Scott Jr.'s Reviews

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Posted by Mike | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

If you want a nervous breakdown, Bill is your guy

I have hired a few lawyers in my life so I can state that Bill Scott was and is by far, the worst lawyer I have ever used. Never prepared. Over billed and a total screwup. I had to take over my own case in order to win it. A woman in the courtroom told me that I did a better job than my lawyer. ...And I did. He turned my life into a hell until I finally got rid of him.

Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Not Recomended

Main complaints: Completely unprepared! Arrogant beyond belief! Over billing/hour padding was a constant hassle although I didn’t catch it until a few months in. He even billed me for continuances due to his schedule issues or his being unprepared. You must watch him carefully! He runs off his e...go not skill, or hard work. We were supposed to set up depositions, and he blew them off. His excuse was oh, I forgot, but we won’t need them anyway. When before the judge it was as if he knew very little about the case. He might have been talented once, but that apparently has long past. Definitely not an attorney worth employing! Truly one of the most morally bankrupt attorneys I have ever come across. He is what gives attorneys a bad rap! Again, if you have a case that likely will go to hearing, run from this attorney. He will make your life an even worse nightmare! You’ll pay a lot for him and then more for another attorney to fix the mess he’ll leave you in.

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William James Scott Jr.'s Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Marilyn Longwell

Family lawyer | Apr 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Scott for several years and had one opportunity to deal with him as an opposing counsel. He is thorough, knows the law, represents his client's interests well, and is unfailingly polite. His clients are well served."

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Pamela Pierro

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Fortunato

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Ramsell

Divorce and separation lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Bill is known for his ability to handle tough cases involving very high-pressured family matters. These are tough cases and Bill is a tough (but caring) attorney."

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Joseph Fortunato

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James Marsh

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Kimberly Davis

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Edward Momkus

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Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2011

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

2006

Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers

1994

Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Partner, Momkus McCluskey LLC

Associations

1994 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

2002 - 2004

American Association of Matrimonial Lawyers

President

1989 - 1991

DuPage County Bar Association

President

1984 - 1985

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1983 - 1986

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

1980 - 2006

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

1980 - 1987

DuPage County Bar Association

Board of Directors

1978 - 1980

DuPage County Bar Association, Family Law and Practice Committee

Chairman

1978 - 1985

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

Education

1973

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1970

Saint Louis University

A.B

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