Scott A. Smith Designated as a Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist
The Minnesota State Bar Association has certified Nilan Johnson Lewis Shareholder Scott Smith as a civil trial specialist. The prestigious certification puts Scott Smith in distinguished company, as only 2 percent of licensed attorneys in the state of Minnesota reach the honor. To become certified, an attorney must complete a rigorous approval process to guarantee their qualifications meet the experience and skills as a specialist in their practice area. An attorney must also demonstrate they have participated in the preparation and trial of significant civil cases and are familiar with the negotiations and pre-trial process, as well as with the civil case rules of evidence, procedure and law.