Scott J. Richardson

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Case Highlights

Analyzing Insurance Coverage: Both insurers and their insured look to Scott to wade through the legalese of insurance policies and interpret coverage for various losses. He has successfully resolved these matters, often without the need for expensive litigation or the implication of bad faith.

Impacting State Law: During the 2005 Arizona legislative session, Scott successfully worked to modify state law regarding qualifying party duties for pest control companies. Additionally, he authored a training manual for "qualifiing parties" which is considered as the authoritative source and used statewide.

Fighting an Employment law case: When a former employee sued his employer over employment covenants, Scott stepped in to fight back the spurious claims. Not only did Scott successfully defend the employer's covenants, he also recovered, on behalf of his client, over $100,000 from the former employee to pay attorney fees and costs.

Winning for pensioners: Scott served as lead counsel on a large ERISA case where pensioners alleged breach of duty and statutory violations in several jointly trusteed Phoenix Taft-Hartley funds. Scott and his team ultimately prevailed, resulting in significant recovery for the pensioners.

Get To Know Scott In His Own Words

"No one can doubt my fervor for the law. I decided to become a lawyer as a high school sophomore, when I attended career day. I put myself through college and law school while working full time at the Chicago firm where I ultimately became a partner."

"Many of my clients are in the pest control industry. I act as counsel to the Association, lobby for the industry, and send timely newsletters to our clients, keeping them on the cutting edge of legal and technical developments. I've also authored a book on business license and qualifying party duties in the pest-control industry, and teach industry courses approved for credit by the Arizona Structural Pest Control Commission."

Professional Experience

Spoke on Bad Faith Insurance Law to the National Business Institute.
Lectured on Construction Defect Litigation for Lorman Educational Services Continuing Education Seminars.
Author: Office of Pest Management Qualifying Party Manual for Pest Control, Arizona
Author: Business Owners Manual for Pest Control, Arizona
Actively participated in writing Arizona pest control law for past twenty years
Speaker at the Southwest Conference, National Pest Management Association, El Paso, Texas.

Professional and Civic Service

Founder of the Horizon High School Booster Club, which annually grants 15 scholarships to deserving young men and women
Founding Board Member of the Paradise Valley Education Foundation
Founder of Farewell Fiesta, an all-night drug and alcohol free party for Horizon High School graduates, attended annually by 1000 students and now in its 21st year
Member, National Pest Management Association
Member, Arizona Pest Professionals Organization
Member, Arizona Landscape Contractors Association
Member, Arizona Pest Control Association, Allied Member of Year, 1998-1999
Recent Executive Counsel Member of the Administrative Law Section of the Arizona State
Bar
Chariman of the Foundation for Public Education in Paradise Valley School District.

Education

J.D., DePaul University, 1974.
B.S.C., Management, DePaul 1970.

Bar Admissions

Arizona, 1979
Illinois, 1974
U. S. District Court of Arizona, 1986
Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, 1975
Northern District of Illinois, 1975
U. S. District Court, 1975

Articles

Scott Richardson Upcoming Speaking Engagements:

Chemtech Seminar -Annual Control Seminar and Trade Show- Pest Control

Scott Richardson will be presenting at the Chemtech Supply Annual Control Seminar and Trade Show on Seminar on Monday January 30th, 2012. He will be discussing risk management for pest control companies and avoiding liability. The seminar will be at Grace Inn at 10831 S. 51st St. Phoenix, AZ 85044 from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Continental breakfast and lunch is included. The registration fee is $85. Click here for more information or to register, contact Chemtech Supply at 480.833.7578.

Qualifying Party Manual

Scott Richardson is in the process of scheduling a series of seminars through Chemtech on the Qualifying Party Manual that will soon be launched. Please check back for more information, or email sjr@jaburgwilk.com.

Pest Control Business

Scott Richardson, attorney with expertise in assisting pest control companies, frequently speaks on the topic of managing legal risks. If you would like Scott to speak to your group, contact him directly at 602.248.1012 or e-mail info@jaburgwilk.com.