Scott Hoffmann Email & Phone Number

Reno, Nv, Us

Remote

Las Vegas, Nevada

Training corporate managers and business owners to avoid legal risk ► Author and Lecturer, “Constitutionality of the Super-Priority Lien Called into Question,” Nevada Bankers Association Newsletter, 2016► Author, “5 Employment Law Tips Every Start-Up Should Know,” Nevada Lawyer 2015► Lecturer and Co-Author, “Construction Lien Law,” Lorman Education Services, 2007-2012► Lecturer and Co-Author, “Handling Real Estate Disputes in Nevada,” Lorman Education Services, 2005- 2007

Reno, Nevada Area

Full-service regional firm ■ formerly Lewis and Roca LLP ■ Management of 5 Associates and ParalegalsAs lead counsel in ‎both trials and arbitrations, I have defended and resolved numerous multi-million-dollar claims on behalf ‎of my clients.CLIENTS REPRESENTED► Fortune 500 companies in the resolution of product liability, tort litigation, and employment issues ► Regional and national banks, including Umpqua Bank, Wells Fargo, and Bank of America, in the resolution of lender liability issues, loan workouts and bankruptcy matters ► Developers and contractors in the resolution of construction disputes KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ■ Led Northern Nevada Lender Liability Team, saving nearly $4M in client lost revenue over 4-year period. Oversaw and litigated ~100 federal lawsuits; filed motions to dismiss, prevailing on 80%; settled remaining 20%. ■ Obtained summary judgment in $3M fraud claim on behalf of insurance agent. ■ Prevailed on motion for new trial for jury error in million-dollar construction delay lawsuit. ■ Obtained defense verdict on million-dollar breach of contract claim on behalf of national bank. ■ Elevated to PARTNER in 2010.

Reno, Nevada Area

Nevada insurance defense firm ■ 40 attorneys ■ Supervision of 1 associate and 2 paralegalsI joined Beckley Singleton’s Reno office after law school, and had the pleasure of collaborating with top-notch attorneys in Reno and Las Vegas in the resolution of legal issues. I drafted correspondence, discovery, and motions; conducted depositions and participated in mediations, arbitrations, and trials; and gained valuable experience preparing litigation budgets. Beckley Singleton was acquired by Lewis and Roca in 2007.KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ■ Managed Northern Nevada Diet Drug Litigation Team in the resolution of 70 product liability cases filed in the United States District Court.■ Defense verdict in slip-and-fall arbitration. ■ Second chaired $100 million-dollar product liability suit. Handled all pre-trial preparation and assisted with strategy during 6-week trial. Achieved $25M settlement.■ Second chaired million-dollar slip-and-fall jury trial. Conducted all discovery; settled before trial.

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law

Certificate Of International Legal Studies, Law

It was a thrill to participate in this prestigious program, the highlight of which was taking a course taught by Supreme Court Justice.

Bachelor'S Degree, Political Science And Government

Education record