Background
Lapins, Scott Michael was born on September 20, 1955 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Sorrell H. and Lona B. (Kalman) Lapins.
Lapins, Scott Michael was born on September 20, 1955 in Lawton, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Sorrell H. and Lona B. (Kalman) Lapins.
University of Illinois (Bachelor of Science, with highest honors, 1977). Northwestern University (Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1980). Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Kappa Phi.
Beta Alpha Psi.
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1979 1980. Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1977.
Worked at Miller, Shakman, Hamilton, Kurtzon & Schlifke (Chicago, Illinois) specializing in Civil Trial and Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Corporate, Real Estate Financing and Development, Creditors Rights and Bankruptcy, Banking and Commercial Finance, Securities, Construction, Estate Planning and Administration, First Amendment, Defamation, Partnerships. Admitted to the bar, 1980, Illinois. Beta Gamma Sigma; Phi Kappa Phi.
Beta Alpha Psi.
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology, 1979-1980. Certified Public Accountant, Illinois, 1977. Company-author: "Making Preservation an Economically Attractive Alternative," The Practical Guide to Illinois Preservation Law, published by Young Lawyers Division, Chicago Bar Association.
Member: Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.
Chicago Council of Lawyers. Illinois Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Since its founding 50 years ago, the firm has been dedicated to providing high quality, personalized legal representation. The firm provides services to businesses, institutions and individuals in a range of complex business transactions and general counseling, and in many areas of litigation.
The "American Lawyer" has featured the firm as one of the nation"s "Thirteen Great Small Law Firms.".
Member American Bar Association, Illinois Bar Association (state and local tax committee), Chicago Bar Association (contributor journal young lawyers division), Illinois Institute Certified Public Accountants, Standard Club.
Married Cynthia Hiken. Children: Allison, Carly.