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Scott D. Stoner

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Practice Areas

  • Architects, Engineers & Design Professionals
  • Construction Claims and Liens
  • Directors & Officers Liability
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Miscellaneous Errors & Omissions
  • Uniform Commercial Code Litigation
  • Title Insurance Defense

“Part of my role as a lawyer is to ensure that clients make solid and informed business decisions, and I strive to bring them as much information as necessary to ensure they do make good business decisions”

Scott D. Stoner is a principal with Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C., specializing in complex litigation matters, including construction litigation, architect, engineer and design professional malpractice claims. Mr. Stoner has successfully handled claims against design professionals for design defects, tortious interference, failures to inspect and delay damages, as well as handling contractor claims and surety and lien claims. Mr. Stoner has lectured extensively on various risk management issues for design professionals on areas such as contract drafting, project documentation, claims handling and other issues that typically arise during the course of a construction project.  In addition, Mr. Stoner frequently represents shareholders in various business disputes, including breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and usurpation of corporate opportunity.

A member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of Michigan, Mr. Stoner is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan and the U.S. Sixth Court of Appeals. In addition, he is co-author of “The IGRA Dual Approval Process for Tribal Casinos on After-Acquired Land”, Gaming Law Review (1998). Mr. Stoner has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts

Mr. Stoner earned his Juris Doctorate at the University of Toledo College of Law in 1996 and bachelor of arts degrees in economics and political science from Indiana University in 1993.

sstoner@lipsonneilson.com