Practices

Education

  • Vermont Law School J.D. 2006   magna cum laude, Salutatorian
  • Vermont Law School M.S.E.L. 2006 magna cum laude
  • University of Michigan B.S. 2003    

Admitted

  • Michigan, 2006

Clerk Experience

  • U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan, Honorable Robert J. Jonker
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Scott M. Watson
Associate
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2465
F 616.222.2465
M 616.805.9459
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Scott Watson concentrates his practice in environmental law and the energy industry, as well as economic development incentives.

Scott is familiar with the unique aspects of the energy industry and renewable resources and the available development incentives and grants corresponding to this industry. His environmental practice is geared toward natural resources issues and redevelopment of contaminated properties.

Representative Experience
  • Assisted a biomass gasification manufacturer in designating a Renewable Energy Renaissance Zone
  • Helping clients with sale of renewable energy credits and advanced cleaner energy credits
  • Working with natural resources clients on tribal, cultural, and historic preservation issues
  • Helping with the donation of historic preservation easements to secure a federal charitable contribution deduction
  • Assisting in the underground injection control permitting under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act
Honors and Awards
  • Moot Court Advisory Board
  • Vermont Law Review, Senior Managing Editor
  • Vermont Journal of Environmental Law, Production Coordinator
Bar Associations
  • American Bar Association
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Grand Rapids Bar Association
  • Energy Bar Association
Teaching and Lecturing
  • "Clean Renewable and Efficient Energy Act and What it Means to Consumers, Developers and Load Serving Entities," West Michigan Sustainable Business Forum, March 2009
Publications
    Professional Affiliations
    • West Michigan Air and Waste Management Association
    • American Wind Energy Association
    News