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Scott P. Clair

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Scott Clair represents companies in a variety of business disputes, including claims involving contracts, fraud, trade secrets, and other business torts. He has served as trial counsel in several jury and bench trials and a number of arbitrations, as well as represented clients on appeal. Scott also represents financial institutions in claims arising under Articles 3, 4, and 9 of the UCC and various federal statutes and regulations.
 
Before becoming an attorney, Scott was a news reporter for three years in Chicago. Scott has been selected for inclusion in the Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2012 edition, and is a member of the American and Illinois State Bar Associations.

ABA
Illinois State Bar Association
Illinois Super Lawyers Rising Star
Selected for inclusion in Super Lawyers® Rising Stars 2009-2012 editions.
Scott P. Clair
University of Illinois College of Law
J.D., summa cum laude (2003)
Law Review
University of Michigan
M.A. Journalism (1996)
Marquette University
B.A. Literature and Philosophy (1994)
Thompson Coburn LLP
Associate (2008-Present)
Kirkland & Ellis LLP
Associate (2003-2007)
City News Bureau of Chicago
Reporter (1997-1999)
Illinois (2003)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois General Bar (2004)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana (2005)
U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois (2006)
U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar (2008)
U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit (2005)
U.S. Court of Appeals Seventh Circuit (2008)