About Scott
Scott A. Neilson: Experienced Litigation Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Scott A. Neilson is a seasoned litigation attorney known for his pragmatic and empathetic approach to fixing clients' problems. He brings over 25 years of experience to bear on a wide range of matters, including business, product liability, contract, fraud, negligence, shareholder, employment, and real estate disputes.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Product Liability
- Litigation - Defendants
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Securities
- National Coordinating Counsel
Education & Credentials
Universities: Scott A. Neilson earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Minnesota Law School, where he was a member of Order of the Coif and AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
Education: He obtained his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame.
- Bar Admissions: Scott A. Neilson is licensed to practice law in Minnesota and United States.
Awards & Recognitions
Scott A. Neilson has been recognized as a 'Best Attorney USA' since 2020, with additional recognitions for:
- Litigation - Insurance: For his expertise in handling complex insurance litigation cases.
- Litigation - Product Liability: For his successful representation of clients in high-stakes product liability matters.
- Recognition as a National Moot Court Director and Competition Team member at the University of Minnesota Law School.
- AVC® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, one of the highest peer review ratings available.
Firms
Scott A. Neilson currently serves as a member of Henson Efron, where he works to provide clients with insightful advice and practical solutions in their most challenging legal matters.
Affiliations
Scott A. Neilson is a proud member of the following professional organizations:
- Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School: For excelling in law school and demonstrating superior scholarship.
Languages
Scott A. Neilson is fluent in English.
Practice Areas
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Recognized: Litigation - Insurance
- Recognized: Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Practice Area: Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Practice Area: Commercial Litigation
- Practice Area: Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Practice Area: Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Practice Area: Litigation - Real Estate
- Practice Area: Litigation - Securities
- National Moot Court Director and Competition Team
- Order of the Coif, University of Minnesota Law School
- AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- Selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers-Rising Stars® Edition 2000–2004
- Selected as an AcritasStar®, 2017-2019
- Selected for inclusion in Minnesota Super Lawyers®, 2004–2021