Scott Kater
About Scott Kater
Scott Kater is a lawyer based in Chicago, IL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2023. Scott Kater is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Legal Malpractice Law
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Donohue Brown Smyth LLC
Education: Loyola University Chicago, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
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