Secrest Wardle Executive Partner Margaret A. Scott has been named to list of Michigan Lawyers Weekly "Women in the Law 2015"

Troy, MI - Margaret A. Scott, an Executive Partner in Secrest Wardle’s Troy location, has been chosen as one of 30 members of the Michigan Lawyers Weekly Class of 2015 “Women in the Law.” Members of the Class of 2015, all high-achieving women lawyers in Michigan, were selected by a committee based upon their outstanding professional accomplishments, mentoring of others and community involvement. The honorees will be recognized at an awards celebration on September 10, 2015, at the Detroit Marriott in Troy. Secrest Wardle extends congratulations to all of the members of “Women in the Law” Class of 2015! > http://bit.ly/1KvYD2w

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Ms. Scott is a member of Secrest Wardle’s Motor Vehicle Litigation, Municipal, and Property, Fire and Casualty Practice Groups. She is recognized in the Michigan legal community and beyond as a passionate advocate in the fight against auto theft, arson prevention, and insurance fraud. In following her passion, Ms. Scott has taken on several leadership roles. She is the past-Chair of the Michigan Anti-Car Theft Campaign Committee. She is the current Chair of the Michigan Arson Prevention Committee’s Governmental Resource Committee. For more information > http://bit.ly/1cFqn27.

Ms. Scott obtained her B.A. from Michigan State University in Criminal Justice and Psychology. She received her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, and was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 1988. Ms. Scott is licensed in all Michigan Courts.

Margaret Scott has been recognized by her peers for her dedication to the fight against auto theft and insurance fraud. Ms. Scott has received the Bob Sattler Award by the North Central Regional Chapter-International Association of Auto Theft Investigators. She has also received an Award for Professional Excellence for services provided to the Michigan State Police characterized by outstanding performance of duty and a personal commitment to the excellence associated with the prosecution of a Western Wayne Auto Theft Unit investigation. Additionally, Ms. Scott has been awarded the William V. Liddane Award by the Help Eliminate Auto Theft (H.E.A.T.) Organization in recognition of her advocacy in reducing auto-theft related crimes in Michigan.

Ms. Scott is a member of the following associations:

• North Central Regional Chapter-International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
• Michigan Chapter-International Association of Arson Investigators
• Michigan Arson Prevention Committee
• Michigan Help Eliminate Auto Theft Committee

Secrest Wardle is a law firm specializing in defense litigation and counsel for insurance, municipal, and commercial clients headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with additional offices in Grand Rapids and Lansing. For more information please visit www.secrestwardle.com.