Scot C. Putzig

Scot C. Putzig

Business, Real Estate, Estate Planning Attorney
  • Business Law, Real Estate Law, Estate Planning ...
  • Michigan
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Scot focuses on business law, real estate development, employment law, estate planning, probate, and commercial litigation. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Michigan and his J.D., with cum laude honors, from the Notre Dame Law School. While at Notre Dame, Scot was an editor with the Journal of Legislation and clerked for the Federal District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in Flint, MI, and the Michigan Supreme Court in Lansing, MI. After graduating from Notre Dame Law School, Scot clerked with the Michigan Court of Appeals in Grand Rapids, MI. In January of 2018, Scot became a Shareholder at Shinners & Cook.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Energy, Oil & Gas Law
Utilities
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Michigan
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
  • German: Spoken, Written
Education
University of Notre Dame
J.D. (2013) | Law
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Honors: Cum Laude
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University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
B.A. (2010) | History
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Honors: Degree Granted With Distinction
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Professional Associations
Trinity Lutheran Church
President
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Frankenmuth Credit Union
Director
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Saginaw Economic Development Corporation
President
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Midland County Bar Association
Member
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Legal Services of Eastern Michigan
Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney
- Current
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Midland County Chamber of Commerce
Member
- Current
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Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce
Member
- Current
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Midland Young Professionals
Member
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Saginaw Valley Young Professionals Network
Past President
- Current
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Saginaw County Bar Association
Member
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State Bar of Michigan
Member
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Boy Scouts of America - Heartland District
District Board Member
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Journal of Legislation
Solicitations Editor
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Publications
Articles & Publications
New Department of Labor Overtime Pay Rules Put on Hold
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
New State of Michigan Corporation Online Filing System
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
Using Buy-Sell Agreements to Prevent Shareholder Lawsuits
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
New Periodic Garnishment Legislation
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
Using Website Terms and Conditions to Protect Your Business
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
Michigan Real Estate Law: Should I Appeal My Property Tax Assessment?
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
Northwestern College Football Players File Suit for Unionization Rights
Wills, Trusts, Business, Real Estate, and Probate Blog
Speaking Engagements
Collecting Back Rent and Damages, Residential Landlord-Tenant Law: Rentals and Remedies Seminar, Saginaw, MI
Sterling Education Services
Certifications
Licensed Attorney
State Bar of Michigan
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Blog entries
Contact & Map
Shinners & Cook, PC
5195 Hampton Pl
Saginaw, MI 48604
Telephone: (989) 799-5000