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About Emma
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Foreclosure
45%
17 years
Landlord or Tenant
45%
16 years
State, Local, and Municipal Law
10%
20 years
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Licensed in Illinois for 19 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2006
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017
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Emma Lee Scott's Reviews
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5 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Landlord & Tenant advice session
Attorney who contacted me gave very good advice and listened for the main concerns I had. Thank you
Posted by Jeaneen | August 19, 2013
Tenant pain made slightly less painful.
Atty. Scott was very helpful with answering my questions and offering advice for resolving my concerns. She was to the point, but still personable. You can tell that she is very comfortable in this area of practice. I will definitely seek her help in the future. Thanks again!
Posted by Brenda | December 21, 2012 | Construction & Development
Building Permit Issues
Ms. Scott responded promptly to my phone call and set up a meeting to discuss a citation received for construction without a permit. At our meeting she had a clear understanding of the circumstances, a knowledge of the permit process and steps I would need to take to prepare for the administrative h...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2012 | Foreclosure
An attorney with a heart
Attorney Scott responded to my Avvo post, and, subsequently, returned my call in regard to a dismissed foreclosure case. She recommended that I acted first to avoid having to legal fees for phone calls, and, if I need a counsel, she will be available. I truly believe that she is ethical, and will r...
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"Emma is an honest and dedicated attorney. She is knowledgeable in her practice areas and is a pleasure to work with. I highly recommend Ms. Scott."
"Emma was a pleasure to work with. She was always professional, did a great job and was very personable. I hope we can work together in some capacity in the future as well."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.
Suspension issued in IL, 2017
updated on 02/22/2018Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a specific period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner, The Scott Law Office
2009 - 2012
Foreclosure Defense Litigation, Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
2006 - 2012
Contract Attorney, Various Employers
2004 - 2006
Law Clerk, City Of Chicago Law Department
Sample of Legal Cases
Eastern Savings Bank v. Giovanni Ridgeway-Morrow, et al
Property sold back to bank at auction, awaiting confirmation of sale.
Wells Fargo v. Lashley, et al
Negotiated sale of property and settlement for defendant. Obtained dismissal of building code violations.
Education
2006
John Marshall Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1995
San Diego State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
How can i evict my sister and her boyfriend without a contract in the state of Illinois?
11 May 2018
Q&A
How can I kick out my boyfriend out of my house
09 May 2018
Q&A
Can a landlord force you to remove your pet if the contract has not been broken?
28 Feb 2018