Overview
Scott Sikkenga is an experienced lead trial and appellate attorney handling a wide range of commercial, real estate, and tax litigation matters in state and federal courts. He has represented the interests of a variety of businesses, acting as outside general counsel and in-house general counsel.
- Advises clients on legal aspects of business strategies with the goal of reducing legal exposure and expenditures
- Counsels clients on proactive approaches to achieve business objectives in commercial disputes
- Identifies potential areas of legal exposure to manage risk while balancing business needs
Services
Practice Areas
Experience
Representative Matters
- Acted as in-house counsel for a Fortune 500 consumer foods industry company
- Served as general counsel to privately-held companies in several industries, including solid waste, heavy construction, sand and gravel, and real estate
- Directed corporate compliance for heavily regulated industries facing a vast array of federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations
Prior Experience
- Varnum, LLP, Senior Counsel, 2008-2017
- AZO Services, Inc., General Counsel, 2004-2008
- Miller, Canfield, Paddock and Stone, PLC, Partner, 2002-2004; Associate, 1994-2001
Credentials
Education
Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D.
- cum laude, Clarence L. Remynse Scholarship Award Recipient
- Indiana Law Journal, Member, Editorial Staff
Calvin College, B.A.
- Political Science
Admissions
- Michigan
- Indiana
Court Admissions
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
Recognition
Awards
The Best Lawyers in America, 2012-2023
- Recognized in practice area of Commercial Litigation
Professional & Community Involvement
- State Bar of Michigan, Member
- State Bar of Indiana, Member
- Kalamazoo County Bar Association, Member
- Board of Directors, 2013-2016
- Kalamazoo Christian School Association
- Athletic Booster Club Board Member, 2015-present
- Board Member, 2001-2004 and 2012-2013
- Second Impressions Board Member, 2007-2013
- Youth basketball coach
- Alamo Little League coach