About Scott Michael
Scott Michael Duquin earned his J.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Law in 2002. He moved into practice in New York state after law school and has built his career around steady work in the region. His legal education at Buffalo provided a foundation in both courtroom procedure and transactional matters, and those early lessons remain visible in how he approaches cases today.
Duquin joined HoganWillig, PLLC as a lawyer in 2014. Since then he has maintained an active role across several of the firm’s Western New York offices. Colleagues describe him as deliberate in his preparation. He tends to break problems down into clear steps, and he expects the same clarity from opposing counsel. That pragmatic approach has shaped his day-to-day work at the firm.
Clients and peers have rated him highly on public lawyer-rating platforms. He holds a 10.0 attorney rating from AVVO, which represents the highest score available on that service. The rating reflects a combination of client feedback, peer review, and publicly available professional data. It is one element among others that people often look to when evaluating attorneys.
He is a member of the Erie County Bar Association and keeps current on local bar activities. Membership in that organization keeps him plugged into regional developments in law practice and offers regular opportunities for continuing legal education and networking.
At HoganWillig Duquin works across the firm’s Buffalo, Lancaster, Ellicottville and Lockport offices. He handles matters that come through those offices and coordinates with other attorneys in the firm when cases require broader resources. His practice sits squarely within the firm’s footprint in Western New York, where he manages client files, conducts negotiations, and appears when needed for hearings.
Those who work with him note a steady, methodical manner. He does not seek headlines. He focuses on resolving the issues that bring clients through the door. His style is concise and practical, favoring clear written work and careful courtroom preparation over flourish.
Duquin continues to practice in New York and spends his time managing matters through HoganWillig’s regional offices, representing clients across the firm’s Western New York locations.
