Andrew P. Scott's practice concentrates on zoning, land use, governmental entitlements and various forms of economic development incentives, including tax increment financing, tax sharing and corporate tax credits. He also counsels clients in state and local ethics matters, including lobbyist registration and campaign finance. Prior to joining Dykema, he was a partner at DLA Piper, where he represented Fortune 500 companies in negotiating incentive agreements in connection with their siting of their new corporate headquarters and manufacturing facilities. He also represented developers and businesses on land use and zoning matters around Illinois and the region.

Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. As assistant counsel to Speaker Madigan, Mr. Scott acted as staff attorney for three committees in the Illinois House: Environment and Energy, Electric Utility Deregulation and Public Utilities. In that role, he reviewed and drafted legislation, analyzed bills and provided detailed memoranda on legislative matters of special interest to House leadership.

Mr. Scott's legal experience also includes work with the Capital Litigation Division of the Illinois Appellate Defender's Office and the Illinois Commerce Commission and a clerkship with the Honorable W. Thomas Rosemond, Jr.

Before attending law school, Mr. Scott was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.

Bar Admissions

Illinois

Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D.

• with honors

Tufts University, B.A.

Significant Accomplishments
Before going into private practice, Mr. Scott was assistant counsel to the Honorable Michael J. Madigan, Speaker of the House, Illinois House of Representatives. Prior to attending law school he was a lobbyist for a public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C.


Professional Activities and Experience
Prior to joining Dykema, Mr. Scott was a Partner at DLA Piper.

• Illinois Municipalities Begin Debate on Recreational Cannabis Businesses

  By Andrew Scott |July 2019

• An Open Door to Greater Development Opportunities: Chicago City Council Approves New Transit Served Location Legislation

  By Andrew Scott |January 2019

• Qualified Opportunity Zones: A New Tax-Advantaged Investment Strategy

  By Andrew Scott |August 2018