Dennis T. Scanlon
Associate
Experience
An experienced trial attorney, Dennis T. Scanlon handles a range of commercial litigation and business disputes of all sizes for businesses, senior executives, investors, financial institutions, and nonprofit organizations. He is engaged in every step of the litigation process, from inception through resolution.
Dennis draws on strong litigation and leadership experience developed while serving in various capacities as a Captain with the United States Marine Corps. As a judge advocate, he worked in the Pentagon, analyzing legal issues arising in military officer misconduct cases. Later, as trial counsel and certified special victims’ prosecutor, Dennis tried dozens of courts-martial – many which were fully-contested trials – to verdict. As a victims’ legal counsel, he represented special victim clients while protecting their rights at all investigative stages and court proceedings. After leaving active duty, Dennis began serving as a reservist in the Appellate Defense Division, representing Navy and Marine Corps appellants before military courts of appeal.
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Background
Admissions
- New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- Navy Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals
Education
- Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 2019
- College of Law Trustees Scholar
- International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
- American College of Trial Lawyers Excellence in Advocacy Medal
- 41st Annual Lionel O. Grossman Trial Competition Champion
- 2019 National Trial Competition (NTC) National Quarterfinalist, Regional Champion
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, B.S., magna cum laude 2015
Community Involvement
- Youth lacrosse coach
News & Knowledge
RECENT INSIGHTS
July 1, 2024