Scott M. Bennett

Scott M. Bennett

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 22 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Ethics & Professional Responsibility

2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ

About Scott

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Scott represents people and companies in all types of criminal matters, from white-collar fraud to capital murder. His experience includes trials, appeals, petitions for post-conviction relief, forfeiture proceedings, and applications to set aside convictions and restore civil rights.

22 years

50%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 25%

Scott advises attorneys on issues of professional ethics, and represents lawyers in investigations and disciplinary proceedings by the Arizona State Bar.

16 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Scott represents healthcare providers and many other types of business, as well as individuals, in a wide range of civil disputes. His civil experience includes contract matters, franchise disputes, cases under the federal False Claims Act, and claims for employee benefits under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

22 years

25%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 22 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2003

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Location

Coppersmith Schermer & Brockelman PLC

2800 North Central Avenue, Suite 1200, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Scott M. Bennett's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2013

Excellent Lawyer

Scott Bennett was an excellent choice of an attorney for my case. I was faced with a life changing event that I did not even understand was an offense. He was extremely thorough in his explanations of the offense, the potential charges I faced and what each one of them meant to me as a professional... and a person. Scott demonstrated knowledge of the legal system and the compassion of a human being. Scott worked diligently on the case to minimize the effect it would have on my life. He was able to assist me with lowering the offense from three felony charges to one misdemeanor. Along the way, he lessoned my anxiety, but kept me informed each step of the way of the potential results. He made suggestions to me that increased my chances for a lower sentence and reached out to my friends and family to obtain additional information that would be helpful. I believe that he was able to assist me in obtaining the best outcome possible. Scott was attentive to my needs and his responses were prompt and knowledgable. I would recommend Scott Bennett for any case you might have.

Posted by Monique | February 22, 2013

Been Looking for A Honest Trustworthy Lawyer? Then talk to Scott.

When I first went to Scott over a stressful contractor remodel job that ran way over the estimate. The contractor was suing me. Scott calmed down my fears over the legal process. Whenever I needed to talk to him he was there. He always responded back to emails and text messages quickly. He has a quie...t, calm personality, but don't let that fool you. If you need a trial attorney he is an excellent negotiator with a solid ethical code. You can expect because of his ethical code that you will not be over billed for his time. Scott was able to settle my case without it going to court. It was no surprise to me that he made partner as quickly as he did at his firm. I will forever be grateful to Scott!

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Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Criminal Defense: Non White Collar, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Criminal Defense: Non White Collar, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Southwest Super Lawyers, Rising Star

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Coppersmith Schermer & Brockelman PLC

2010 - Present

Attorney, Coppersmith Schermer & Brockelman PLC

2004 - 2010

Attorney, Lewis & Roca, LLP (Phoenix, Az)

2003 - 2004

Judicial Law Clerk, U.S. Court Of Appeals, Sixth Circuit

Associations

2011 - Present

Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Board Member

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Education

2003

University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Arizona State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2013

January 2013 Seminar

Social Media: Ethical Use by Defense Attorneys

2012

Seminar on state medical marijuana laws

Arizona's Medical Marijuana Laws

2012

January 2012 Seminar

Using Social Media to Investigate Criminal Cases

Languages

English

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