Scott Abdallah
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Scott Abdallah
Biography
Scott Abdallah is the managing partner of Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP. His practice is focused almost exclusively in the area of trial work and civil litigation, including business litigation, personal injury, wrongful death and products liability. Scott has been recognized extensively for his litigation skills. He is one of only five South Dakota attorneys who are members of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, which recognizes only the top 1% of practicing attorneys in the United States. He has been continuously selected for inclusion in the national publication, The Best Lawyers in America, and is one of only fifteen lawyers in South Dakota to receive the highest ranking possible by Benchmark Litigation - Plaintiffs, a national publication of America's leading litigation attorneys. In addition, he has been repeatedly recognized by Chambers USA's America's Leading Lawyers for Business for his business litigation work and outstanding presentation skills in the courtroom. Scott has also been continuously selected for inclusion in Great Plains Super Lawyers which includes only 5% of the attorneys in the state. In 2010, Scott received the Toast of the Trial Lawyers Award which is an award given annually by the South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association to those attorneys who merit special recognition for their work.
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Legal Malpractice
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Associations
South Dakota State Bar Member (Current)
Education
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University of Minnesota - Twin Cities B.S. (1990) | Business Management
Year: 1990
Honors: Dean's List, 1986 - 1990
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Hamline University School of Law J.D. (1993)
Year: 1993
Honors: Silver Gavel Honor Society
Certifications
- South Dakota Law Firm of the Year: Benchmark Litigation
Websites
http://janklowabdallah.com/
Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP
Johnson Janklow Abdallah, LLP Office
101 S Main Ave #100, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
(605) 338-4162