Herbert Sott

Background

Sott, Herbert was born on January 26, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Son of Harry and E. Helen (Nalven) Sott.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Michigan, 1940. Master of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1942. Juris Doctor with distinction, University Michigan, 1943.

Career

Worked at Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. (Detroit, Michigan) specializing in General Civil Practice. Corporation, Real Estate, Tax, Antitrust, Banking and Securities Law. Trials. Civil Litigation, Zoning and Health Care.

Admitted to the bar, 1943, Michigan. Member: Detroit and American Bar Associations. State Bar of Michigan.

Founded in 1968 by a group that had practiced together in one of the city's oldest firms, Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker, P.L.L.C. has avoided unrestrained expansion in favor of maintaining a medium-sized business. The firm enjoys a reputation for top-quality, imaginative work, and is often called upon for its ability to resolve extremely difficult and highly unusual problems. The firm's reputation and record of success are recognized by major law firms, who often turn to Barris, Sott, Denn & Driker when they themselves have significant legal problems.

Membership

Active Founders Society Detroit Institute Arts, Detroit Grand Opera Association, Detroit Symphony Association, Detroit Zoological Association. Board directors Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Heart Association, Michigan Cancer Foundation, Jewish Home for Aged, Jewish Family and Children's Service, Jewish Vocational Service. Served as lieutenant (junior grade) United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946.

Member Detroit, Michigan, American bar associations Clubs: Detroit, Franklin Hills.

Connections

Married Elaine D. Davidson, October 14, 1987. Children by previous marriage. Lesley Sott Geary, Lynne Sott Jackson.

Father:

Harry Sott

Mother:

E. Helen (Nalven) Sott

Spouse:

Elaine D. Davidson