Scott Wenzel has extensive experience representing businesses and individuals in all aspects of commercial litigation and provides accountants with efficient, business-minded counsel. He leverages his experience to effectively handle commercial disputes to obtain favorable outcomes for his clients.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Scott spent four years at a boutique litigation firm, successfully prosecuting and defending commercial disputes on behalf of individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies in state and federal trial and appellate courts. He also worked in the bank finance group of an international law firm and clerked for the Honorable Debra M. Brown of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi.

Before attending law school, Scott was an elite international cyclist and a high school English teacher.

    Education

    • Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University (J.D., summa cum laude, 2017)
      • Managing Editor, Pace Environmental Law Review
    • University of Northern Colorado (B.S., 2005)

    Bar Admissions

    • New York
    • New Jersey

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
    • U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey

    Clerkships

    The Honorable Debra M. Brown, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Mississippi

    Awards & Honors

    • New York Metro Super Lawyers: Rising Star – Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, 2023–2025
    • Elisabeth Haub School of Law: Shining Star Award, 2024