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Biography
Scott D. Lane is the senior partner of Lane Brown, LLC, a plaintiff’s personal injury firm which specializes in the fields of medical and professional negligence, motor vehicle accidents, premises and product liability, and related areas involving serious personal injury and wrongful death.
Prior to his present practice, Scott was a Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for several years. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in 1984 from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. In 1988, Scott received his Juris Doctor degree from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, where he served as a member of the Law Review and Trial Team. For his accomplishments on the Trial Team, Scott received the American College of Trial Lawyers Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. Scott is admitted to the following bars: Illinois; United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois; and United States Supreme Court. Scott is a Life Member of the National Registry of Who’s Who in America. He is also a founding member of Loyola Law School’s Circle of Advocates and serves as a mentor in Loyola’s mentoring of law students program. In 2002, Scott was selected as one of the 40 Attorneys Under 40 in Illinois To Watch. He has also been consistently selected as an “Illinois Super Lawyer” as published by Law & Politics and Chicago Magazine. In 2014, Scott became a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100.
Scott frequently lectures at bar association seminars on topics pertaining to civil litigation. Additionally, Scott is the director and instructor of the Illinois State Bar Association Trial Technique Institute. Scott is also an adjunct professor at the Loyola University of Chicago School of Law where he has coached Loyola’s Trial Team. Scott is a contributing author of Lane’s Goldstein Trial Technique and Lane Medical Litigation Guide and has authored numerous articles, chapters and texts pertaining to various aspects of civil litigation, including the widely used text, “Illinois Motions in Limine”, published by Thomson West.
Scott is an active member of the Illinois State Bar Association, Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, American Association for Justice (aka “ATLA”) and the American College of Legal Medicine.
Scott is married to his wife, Nancy, and has two adult children, Joey and Hannah.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Animal Law
10%
Birth Injury
10%
Brain Injury
10%
Car Accident
10%
Fees and Rates
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 37 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1988
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Experience
Honors
2027
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Super Lawyer, Illinois Super Lawyers
2002
40 under 40 to Watch, Chicago Lawyer Magazine
1988
Law Review, Loyola University Chicago School of Law
1988
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers
1984
Cum Laude, Southern Methodist University
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Founding Partner, Lane & Lane, LLC
1900 - Present
Member, Lane Brown, LLC
1990 - 1991
Associate, Lane & Munday
1988 - 1990
Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State's Attorney's Office
Associations
2014 - Present
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100Member
1992 - Present
Loyola University of Chicago School of LawAdjunct Professor
1992 - Present
Illinois State Bar Association, Trial Technique InstituteCo-chair
1992 - Present
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Circle of AdvocatesAdvisory Board
1992 - Present
Loyola University of Chicago School of Law, Trial TeamCoach
1992 - Present
Loyola University of Chicago School of LawMentor
1992 - Present
Decalogue Society of LawyersMember
1992 - Present
International Society of Primerus Law FirmsMember
1988 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Illinois State Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1988 - Present
Illinois Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1988 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1988 - Present
American College of Legal MedicineMember
1984 - Present
National Registry of Who's Who in AmericaLifetime Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Settlement reached for client injured in Chicago taxi accident
Confidential Settlement
Settlement reached for client seriously injured during botched hernia surgery
$850,000
Settlement reached for teen sexually abused at Chicago high school
1,500,000
Record settlement reached for client that broke leg after falling in icy mall parking lot
$525,000
Settlement reached for client beaten by security guards at Chicago White Sox game
Confidential Settlement
Settlement reached against Chicago Housing Authority
$5,750,000
Education
1988
Loyola University Chicago School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Southern Methodist University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1998
Trial Practice and Trial Team
Instructor
N/A
Various Topics Pertaining to Civil Litigation
Frequent Lecturer
N/A
Illinois State Bar Association
Various Topics
Publications
2012
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
How to Obtain a “Zero Interest Letter” from Medicare in a Wrongful Death Action
2012
Primerus State Decisis
Young Lawyers: Start Painting Your Life’s Picture…Today!
2007
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Use of Literature at Trial: “Authoritative” is Not the Only Magic Word
2005
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
IPI Instructions -- Aggravation Of A Pre-Existing Condition Is Not A Separate Element Of Damages
2002
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Spoliation of Evidence
2001
Trial Briefs (ISBA)
Voir Dire: Do Lawyers Have a Right to Question Directly?
2001
Illinois Bar Journal
Voir Dire: Do Lawyers Have a Right to Question Directly?
2000
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Cammon v. West Suburban Hospital Medical Center: the First District addresses the relation back doctrine, the requirements of '2-622, and the Statute of Limitations in spoliation of evidence cases
1999
Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education
Questioning Your First Witness
1998
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Motions to transfer venue based upon forum non conveniens: to be successful, defendants must meet a heavy burden
1997
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Burrell v. Southern Truss: Total of health care provider liens may not exceed one-third of plaintiff's settlement - will this holding facilitate settlement of personal injury cases?
1996
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
The Admissibility and Use of Habit Evidence in Medical Malpractice Actions
1995
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Disability and Aggravation of a Pre-existing Condition: No Longer Separate Categories of Damages
1994
Illinois State Bar Association Tort Law Section
Should Our Roads Be Safe For Intoxicated Drivers?
1988
Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
Employment Discrimination
1985
Loyola University Chicago Law Journal
Illinois Law Survey: Torts
N/A
Thomson West publication
Illinois Motions in Limine
Languages
English