✨ About
About Scott Summer
Scott has had extensive general practice experience since 1989, including bench and jury trial experience in both the Rhode Island District and Superior Courts. Scott has appeared before the Rhode Island Supreme Court, the United States District Court for the district of Rhode Island, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the district of Rhode Island, and the United States First Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as appearances before state and municipal administrative agencies and boards. Scott serves as outside general counsel to numerous Rhode Island businesses.
Voted by his peers as among the 50 best lawyers in Rhode Island, and as one of the top two lawyers for business counseling, as reported in Rhode Island Monthly magazine (2/98). Recipient of Rhode Island Bar Association Pro Bono Publico Award for Outstanding Public Service (5/94).
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Personal Injury
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Real Estate Law
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Nursing Home Abuse
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Landlord Tenant
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Estate Planning
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Consumer Law
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Collections
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Criminal Law
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Medical Malpractice
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Divorce
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Business Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
Rutgers School of Law-Camden
J.D.
Law
Syracuse University
B.S.
Law & Public Policy, Mgmt, TDM
Simon'
s Rock Early College of Bard College
Liberal Arts
📋 Bar Admissions
Rhode Island State Bar
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association # 00217214
Member
Member
Member
American Association for Justice # NA
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Staff General Counsel
LawyersCollaborative 2007 - Current
Principal
Montaquila & Summer, PC 1994 - 2007
Associate
Arnold N. Montaquila, Ltd. 1990 - 1994
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Voted by his peers as 1 of Top 2 Lawyers for Business Counseling, and among 50 Best Lawyers statewide
RI Monthly magazine
Pro Bono Publico Award for Outstanding Public Service
RI Bar Assoc