About Scott Lawrence
Scott Lawrence Wiss is an attorney specializing in serious personal injury cases. He has been practicing law since 1991 and is a founding partner and managing attorney at Levine and Wiss PLLC, which has offices in West Hempstead and Brooklyn, New York. The firm focuses on personal injury litigation, including car accidents, slip and fall incidents, and wrongful death cases. With over three decades of experience, Mr. Wiss has developed a understanding of the complexities involved in personal injury law. He earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School in 1991. Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from SUNY Stony Brook. His legal career began with valuable internships at the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of New York.
These experiences provided him with a solid foundation in federal law and litigation practices, which he has carried into his personal injury practice. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Wiss is an active member of several professional organizations. He is affiliated with the New York State Trial Lawyers Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Furthermore, he has been involved with the Nassau County Bar Association. His leadership skills were highlighted when he served as the immediate past president of the Nassau Lawyers Association of Long Island. This involvement shows his commitment to the legal community and to advocating for the rights of injured individuals. Mr.
Wiss is admitted to practice in multiple jurisdictions, including New York, New Jersey, the District of Columbia, and Florida. He is also admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. His diverse qualifications allow him to represent many clients in various legal matters. In 2004, Mr. Wiss faced disciplinary action by the New York State Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department. The charges included insurance fraud and employing an individual to illegally solicit clients. He pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of insurance fraud in the fifth degree and was sentenced to a one-year conditional discharge, along with a restitution payment of $5,000.
Despite this setback, Mr. Wiss has continued his legal practice, focusing on personal injury cases. His resilience is evident in his ongoing commitment to serving clients effectively. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he is able to communicate with clients, ensuring that language barriers do not impede access to justice. Mr. Wiss’s dedication to his clients and his legal expertise make him a prominent figure in the field of personal injury law.
