Scott K. Seelagy, Esq. – Trial Attorney with Over 39 Years of Experience
Scott K. Seelagy, Esq. has served New Jersey’s legal community as a dedicated civil trial attorney for more than three decades. Throughout his 39+ year career, he has earned a reputation as a skilled litigator who fights tirelessly for his clients. Mr. Seelagy’s law practice focuses on complex civil litigation – including personal injury, construction, workers compensation, employment and other areas of practice – where his depth of experience and calm, confident presence in the courtroom provide a significant advantage. Clients and peers alike recognize him for his trial acumen, attention to detail, and unwavering commitment to ethical, client-focused advocacy.
Scott K. Seelagy, Esq.
Career Background and Experience
Mr. Seelagy’s extensive legal career began after he earned his law degree in 1986. Early on, he gained invaluable experience serving as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Ralph V. Martin, J.S.C., then Presiding Judge of the Criminal Division in Passaic County, New Jersey. In this role, he honed his legal research and writing skills and learned firsthand how judges evaluate cases. Following his clerkship, Mr. Seelagy entered private practice and worked as an associate at two prominent litigation firms. At Pelletieri, Rabstein & Altman, he focused on plaintiff’s litigation, advocating for injured individuals. He then broadened his expertise at Gennet, Kallmann, Antin & Robinson in Roseland, NJ, where he handled a mix of plaintiff and defense matters. During these years, he represented both plaintiffs and defendants in hundreds of personal injury and insurance cases of varying complexity, and he took several jury trials through to verdict.
In July 1993, armed with this broad-based experience, Scott K. Seelagy established his own law firm. For over 32 years since founding his solo practice, he has continued to handle a wide range of complex civil disputes. As a solo practitioner, Mr. Seelagy personally manages every case the firm accepts. He has litigated personal injury and wrongful death claims, employment discrimination and civil rights cases, product liability suits, insurance coverage disputes, property damage claims, and more in both New Jersey and New York courts. This diverse background—encompassing both plaintiff and defense perspectives—gives Mr. Seelagy a well-rounded understanding of how to effectively prepare and argue cases from all angles.
Education
- J.D., Vermont Law School (cum laude)
- Class Rank: 16 of 121
- Notes Editor, Vermont Law Review
- Published Author: “A Critique of the Vermont Securities Act: Is Vermont’s ‘Blue Sky’ Really Grey?” (Vol. 11, No. 1, Spring 1986)
- B.A., Gettysburg College
- Major: Business Administration
Professional Associations
- New Jersey State Bar Association
- Morris County Bar Association
- Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
Active Licenses
- New Jersey Courts
- New Jersey Federal Courts
- New York State Courts
- Pennsylvania State Courts
- Admitted to practice before the US Third Circuit Court of Appeals
Extensive Trial Record and Notable Results
Over the course of his career, Mr. Seelagy has built an impressive record in the courtroom. He has tried over 50 jury trials to verdict and more than 20 bench (non-jury) trials, achieving favorable outcomes in a high percentage of those cases. His willingness to take cases to trial when necessary has resulted in numerous victories for his clients.