Scott Andrew Nehls

Scott Andrew Nehls

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Litigation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Appeals

200 South Wacker Drive, Ste 600, Chicago, IL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 75%

I represent businesses and individuals in resolving their disputes both short of and through litigation.

18 years | 400 cases

75%
Business 20%

I represent and counsel financial institutions and small to mid-sized corporations in a broad range of civil litigation matters.

14 years | 300 cases

20%
Appeals 5%

I handle civil appeals of all varieties, but most commonly appeals arising out of breach of contract cases and shareholder disputes.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 190-515 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 2 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2023

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 19 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2006

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Krieg DeVault LLP

200 South Wacker Drive, Ste 600, Chicago, IL, 60606

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Scott Andrew Nehls's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Denise | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Scott is top notch!

I have worked with Scott on and off for several years and I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is extremely competent, professional and compassionate. I have already recommended him to friends and colleagues who have needed legal services.

Posted by Ben | May 15, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Responsive, Knowledgable Attorney

We have worked with Scott on smaller (for him) debt collection, real estate, and employment matters. Scott pursued all matters to resolution, and proved to be very responsive and knowledgeable. We enjoyed working with Scott and always felt like we were his only clients.

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Scott Andrew Nehls's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mark Toljanic

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a hardworking professional with a prompt and practical approach."

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James Coogan

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Friend

"I have always known Scott to be creative, diligent, and thorough in his approach to the law."

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Michael O'Meara

Litigation lawyer | May 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott is an outstanding lawyer. I have known him for many years and he is a top-notch lawyer."

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J Pfeiffer

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Nehls and I worked together in the same law firm in 2012. From that experience, I learned that he is very bright, diligent, and puts clients' interests above all else. Scott is a fine attorney in a variety of areas of civil litigation. I endorse him."

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David Carlson

Litigation lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Hardworking, dedicated, aggressive attorney."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Ava Stewart

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is both thorough and a strong advocate for his client."

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Robert von Dohlen

Litigation lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick McHale

Litigation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an excellent attorney."

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Michael O'Meara

DUI and DWI lawyer

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James Coogan

Personal injury lawyer

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Mark Toljanic

Business lawyer

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Ava Stewart

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Leading Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2017

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2016

Emerging Lawyer, Leading Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Krieg DeVault LLP

2007 - 2012

Assistant State's Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

2015 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2012 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Investigator with Judicial Evaluation Committee

2010 - Present

Federal Trial Bar for the Northern District of Illinois

Member

2006 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Young Lawyers Division

Sample of Legal Cases

Secured dismissal of ten year old multi-million dollar judgment

Dismissal

Foreclosure Action Representing Lender

Received a full payoff for the lender through the foreclosure process.

Defended a RICO/Fraud Case

Case dismissed by the Plaintiff based on our strong motions to dismiss the complaint.

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Education

2006

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Washington University In St. Louis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Activity

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