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Scott Spadafore

Englewood,Florida

Summary

My experience as an attorney has taught me how to deal effectively with the public to obtain the goals of the clients and how to navigate difficult situations.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Law Practice
, Pennsylvania
04.2016 - 06.2026

Provided legal support as of counsel for Law Office of Carol L. Hanna, meeting with clients, representing clients in court on varied legal matters, preparing wills, financial power of attorney documents, and health care power of attorney documents, and assisting with development of dependency practice across two counties for parents of dependent children.

Assistant Attorney General

Office of Attorney General of Arizona
10.2007 - 03.2016

Drafted pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda for Office of Attorney General, supporting effective legal strategies and case management.

  • Represented State of Arizona Child Protective Services in dependency cases and adoptions across two counties, ensuring legal compliance and child welfare.
  • Collaborated with case managers of Arizona Child Protective Services to discuss dependency and adoption cases, preparing them for hearings and trials to enhance case outcomes.

Workers Compensation Judge

Industrial Commission of Arizona
10.2006 - 10.2007
  • I presided over workers' compensation cases for the Arizona Industrial Commission and wrote the decisions. Reviewed case details and drafted decisions following the final hearing.

Private Law Practice

Neil J Marcus
Monongahela, Pennsylvania
07.1987 - 09.2006
  • Practiced law focusing on personal injury, workers' compensation, and Social Security disability cases, appeared in court and depositions daily, and conducted 15 client conferences weekly.

Education

JD - Law

University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH
05-1982

MBA - Business

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
08-1976

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
04-1974

Skills

  • Legal drafting and court representation
  • Dependency law expertise
  • Trial preparation and motion practice
  • Client counseling and case assessment
  • Settlement negotiation
  • Analytical reasoning and critical thinking
  • Attention to detail and strategic judgment
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Public speaking proficiency
  • Team collaboration
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Multitasking skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Flexible and adaptable mindset
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Strategic judgment
  • Critical thinking
  • Analytical
  • Basic math skills
  • Basic math
  • Friendly, positive attitude

Timeline

Private Law Practice
04.2016 - 06.2026

Assistant Attorney General

Office of Attorney General of Arizona
10.2007 - 03.2016

Workers Compensation Judge

Industrial Commission of Arizona
10.2006 - 10.2007

Private Law Practice

Neil J Marcus
07.1987 - 09.2006

JD - Law

University of Akron School of Law

MBA - Business

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Arts And Science - Political Science

University of Pittsburgh
Scott Spadafore