Biography
Scott Kaplan concentrates his practice on a wide range of complex commercial litigation matters, real estate disputes, and business disputes in state and federal courts throughout the country.
Scott has significant experience representing clients in matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, tortious interference, fraud, breach of restrictive covenant and non-compete agreements, shareholder/member disputes, adversary bankruptcy matters, labor and employment issues, corporate disputes, biometric privacy claims, and trade secret misappropriation.
Scott has successfully resolved numerous disputes at every stage of litigation, including pre-suit settlements, arbitration and mediation outcomes, as well as through verdicts as lead counsel and second chair at trial.
Prior to joining Blank Rome, Scott served as an associate attorney at a Chicago-based law firm.
Outside the Firm
Outside of the office, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons. He likes exploring different neighborhoods in Chicago on his bike (with children in tow) or watching the Chicago White Sox and Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
News & Views
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Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2025 Best Lawyers in America®
Seth D. Lamden, Barry Abrams, Kevin J. Baum, Matthew A. Homyk, Regina Stango Kelbon, Christopher A. Lewis
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Media Coverage
It’s a Major Commitment’: Feedback Ensures Trial Training Programs Deliver Value
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Case
Blank Rome Wins Motion to Dismiss for Apex Construction Management
Massimo F. D'Angelo, Ofer Reger, Basileios Katris, Scott M. Kaplan
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Ranking
Blank Rome Attorneys Recognized in 2024 Best Lawyers in America®
Russell T. Wong, Mark I. Rabinowitz, Kevin J. Bruno, Mark R. Haskell, Scott M. Kaplan, Sarah H. Frazier
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Press Release
Blank Rome Welcomes New Commercial Litigation Associate in Chicago
Recognitions
- 2024–2025, Ones to Watch, Litigation - Real Estate, listed in Best Lawyers in America©
- 2023–2024, “Rising Star” in Business, listed by Super Lawyers
Affiliations
Scott previously served as the Vice-Chair for the Chicago Bar Association’s Commercial Litigation Committee.
Credentials
Admissions
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Education
- Indiana University-Bloomington, BA
- Chicago-Kent College of Law, JD, magna cum laude