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Scott K Walker

Scott K Walker

 
  • Estate Planning, Probate, Personal Injury...
  • Illinois
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
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Ethics and Professionalism
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William Barton
William Barton July 28, 2020
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
While a relatively new lawyer, Scott Walker is an "old professional" with decades of practical experience in various roles. His legal skills reflect his personal dedication, but there is always room for him to grow from an 8 to a 10, and probably to surpass this scale, given enough time and opportunity. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague
  • Classmate at Law School
  • Friend

I attended law school with Mr. Walker, served on PDP Board with him, have worked with him in the Personal Injury and Mass Torts settings, and consider him a close personal friend. I know him to be honest, honorable, and highly motivated to serve his clients' best interests.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client
  • Different Client, Same Side of Case

Scott Walker and I have co-represented several dozen plaintiffs in mass tort cases. We have also coordinated and consulted on various matters.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
I currently continue to collaborate with Mr. Walker. We have done so in one capacity or another since around 2013.
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Mr. Walker is a committed and determine advocate who seeks innovative solutions and thinks outside the box in case after case. He brings substantial real world and pragmatic wisdom to cases and controversies, and his ability to identify and litigate on central issues is a real key to success.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

Mr. Walker understands some of the more complex and nuanced areas of contract, qui tam, bankruptcy, and real estate law, among others.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Mr. Walker is a veritable font of analytical review, often engaging in thought experiments and brainstorms with fellow lawyers as we sort out how to attack and defend various issues, positions, and parties.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Mr. Walker is a strong verbal and written communicator who spends time making sure his clients are notified and up to date, comfortable with the direction their case is taking, and engaged in the process.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Mr. Walker's sense of ethics and honor is in my judgment, second to none. He is appropriately focused on the best interests of his clients and the most ethical course of conduct for counsel.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Personal Injury, Real Estate, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Mass Torts, & Qui Tam.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Arbitration
  • Business Advising
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Financial Literacy (handling client funds)
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Project Management
  • Transactions
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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