$ 190-350 per hour
About Scott
Biography
Mt. Trager's work covers a broad spectrum of litigation matters, with a focus on the defense of life, health and disability claims (individual and ERISA) in the state and federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia, as well as the Maryland Insurance Administrations and Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings. He also represents major life and disability insurance companies in actions involving interpleader, beneficiary and rescission issues, as well as agent/broker conduct. Mr. Trager is an active member of DRI's Life, Health and Disability Committee, including serving as Program Vice-Chair for the 2016 DRI LIfe, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar and Program Chair for the 2017 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar. He has been previously recognized as a "Rising Star" by Baltimore Magazine and Maryland SuperLawyers Magazine (2011 and 2012) and is a frequent speaker at industry conferences.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Litigation
35%
28 years | 350 cases
Insurance
25%
28 years | 200 cases
Life Insurance
18%
28 years | 40 cases
Employee Benefits
17%
28 years | 70 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 26 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 27 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2015 | Litigation
HIghly Recommend Scott
Scott is the advocate you want on your side. Diligent, knowledgeable, and responsive - he is in equal part effective and a joy to work with. Scott litigated a 'must win' case for us to the very successful result of a dismissal with an award of attorney's fees. We highly recommend him.
Posted by William | June 14, 2015
Great counsel
I have used Scott on numerous cases and it was always a pleasure to work with him. He is just what you need if you are looking for outside counsel who is smart, responsive and trustworthy. He is trustworthy on his billing and rates as well. I would not hesitate to hire him again.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, Funk & Bolton, P.A.
1900 - Present
Principal, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation
1900 - Present
Principal, Funk & Bolton, P.A.
2009 - 2017
Principal, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
2000 - 2008
Associate, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
1999 - 2000
Associate, Law Office of Barry L. Steelman
1998 - 1999
Associate, Semmes, Bowen & Semmes
Associations
2009 - Present
ALFA International Insurance Practice GroupMember, Steering Committee; Lead Program Chair (2014)
2006 - Present
Defense Research Institute, Life, Health and Disability CommitteeMember, Vice-Program Chair (2016), Program Chair (2017)
1999 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
1998 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Bar Association of Baltimore CityMember
Federal Bar Association
Member
Maryland Defense Counsel
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
William R. Lenhard, II, as trustee of the ZWG Trust v. 5Star Life Insurance Company
Case dismissed with prejudice.
Education
1998
University of Baltimore School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
University of Tennessee, Knoxville (main)
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar
Program Chair
2016
2016 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar
Program Vice-Chair
2015
2015 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar
Let's Get to Work!: Vocational Issues in Long-Term Disability Claims
2013
2013 ALFA International Insurance Law Roundtable
An Update as to the Changing Landscape of ERISA, Life, Health & Disability Insurance Litigation - Adjusting to the Times
2012
ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Disclosures
ERISA Section 408(b)(2) Disclosures
2012
2012 Eastern Claims Conference
Prove It! (Foreign Death Claims)
2011
2011 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Claims Seminar
Proofs of Claim in Life Insurance - Navigating the Challenges
2010
2010 DRI Annual Meeting
Hardt and the Award of Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Actions and the Trend Toward State Prohibition of Discretionary Clauses in ERISA-Governed Benefit Plans
Publications
2015
2015 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Seminar
Let's Get to Work!: Vocational Issues in Long-Term Disability Claims
2013
ALFA International Insurance Law Roundtable
An Update to the Changing Landscape of ERISA, Life, Health & Disability Insurance Litigation -- Adjusting to the Times
2012
2012 Eastern Claims Conference
Prove It!
2011
2011 DRI Life, Health, Disability & ERISA Claims Seminar
Proofs of Claim in Life Insurance - Navigating the Challenges
2010
2010 DRI Annual Meeting
Hardt and the Award of Attorneys' Fees in ERISA Actions and the Trend Toward State Prohibition of Discretionary Clauses in ERISA-Governed Benefit Plans
Languages
English