Scott D. Harvey practices in the areas of business law, estate planning, trust and probate administration, health care law, nonprofit law and special needs trust. He represents several closely-held businesses, physician groups, nonprofit organizations and individuals in these areas of practice.
Scott was selected by the Traverse City Business News in 2008 as one of the 40 most influential people in the Grand Traverse region under the age of 40.
Scott was raised in the Traverse City area and is very active in the community in a variety of areas. He lives in the Traverse City area with his wife, Becky, and their sons, Scotty and Luke. He is an avid golfer and hockey player and serves as the assistant hockey coach at Traverse City Central High School.
Admitted to Practice
- Indiana State Bar Association, 2002
- State Bar of Michigan, 2003
Education
- Ferris State University (B.S. with the highest distinction, 1999)
- University of Notre Dame (J.D., 2002). Editor, Journal of College and University Law.
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Michigan (Member, Sections on Business Law, Probate and Trust Law, Taxation)
- Indiana State Bar Association
- Grand Traverse-Leelanau-Antrim Bar Association
Community Affiliations
- Assistant Hockey Coach, Traverse City Central High School
- Board Member, Community Living Management Corporation
- Golf Outing Chair, Notre Dame Club of Northern Michigan
- Pro Bono Estate Planning Services, Munson Hospice
- Volunteer, Northwestern Michigan College Annual Community Campaign
- Member, Planned Giving Council
Publications and Presentations
- "Fundraising: Laws and Regulations," NorthSky Nonprofit Network, March 2008
- "The Impact of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 on Nonprofits," NorthSky Nonprofit Network, May 2007
- "Physician Practice and Estate Planning Basics," Munson Healthcare, April 2007
- "Nonprofit Accountability and Transparency," MARO Employment/Training Association, September 2006
- "Changing Laws and the Nonprofit," Northwestern Michigan College, September 2005-2006
- "Succession Planning for Agribusinesses," Michigan Business Law Journal, Winter 2005
