Scott L. Hazan — Licensed Attorney
Over 52 years of legal practice · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
AttorneyatPachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
New, NY
Practicing law in New York since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Scott L. Hazan is an attorney based in New York, NY. Scott has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
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About Scott L. Hazan: Scott L. Hazan is an attorney based in New York, NY. Scott has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
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Meet Scott L. Hazan — legal lawyer in New York
Scott L. Hazan is an attorney based in New York, NY. Scott has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Scott Hazan, resident in the firm’s New York office, has specialized in all aspects of bankruptcy throughout the country for over forty years. His focus over these years is in the representation of official creditors’ committees in major chapter cases. His work, primarily as lead counsel, includes: Open Road Films, Fairway Supermarkets, Kmart, Macy’s, Northwest Airlines, US Airways (I and II), Caldor Department Stores, BiLo Supermarkets, Ames Department stores, Venture Stores, Natrol, Quiznos, Sbarro I, Penn Traffic II and III, Terrestar Networks, Warnaco, Fruit of the Loom Biderman Industries, Readers Digest I and II, and Rotech Healthcare.
Scott has been designated by Turnaround & Workouts numerous times as one of the Outstanding Bankruptcy Lawyers in America and selected for listing in every edition of the K&A Restructuring Register as one of America’s Top 100 restructuring professionals. He has also been listed numerous times in Chambers USA-America’s Leading Lawyers for Business and Chambers Global (as one of the World’s Leading Lawyers), in multiple Marquis Who’s Who publications, in Super Lawyers (bankruptcy), and in New York Magazine (top New York lawyer in bankruptcy). He appears in every edition of The Best Lawyers in America, the Guide to the World’s Leading Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers, the Practical Law Company’s Which Lawyer editions (restructuring and insolvency), and Corporate Counsel‘s “Top Lawyers” (bankruptcy and creditor-debtor rights). Scott also earned an “AV Preeminent Peer Rating,” Martindale-Hubbell‘s highest recognition for ethical standards and legal ability.
Scott holds a BA degree from Queens College of the City University of New York and a law degree from Brooklyn Law School where he was a member of the Brooklyn Law Review and a member of Moot Court. Scott is admitted to practice in New York.
Programs & Lectures
American Bankruptcy Institute, New York State Bar, Credit Research Foundation, William J. O’Neill Great Lakes Bankruptcy Institute, American Bar Association Business Law Section, National Electronic Distribution Credit Association, National Store Door Delivery Manufacturers Credit Group, American Retail Credit Group, Beard Group, National Conference of Bankruptcy Judges, Practising Law Institute, National Consumer Products Credit Association, National Association of Credit Management, Brooklyn Law School Zaretsky Roundtable, Toy Industry Association
Publications
•Coauthor,”Dealing With Customers That Dictate the Terms of the Relationship,” from webinar program materials (Federation of Credit & Financial Professionals 2016)
•Coauthor, “Unsecured Creditors’ Committees-Questions Remain: Can the United States Trustee Appoint or Not and Is Representing a Chapter 9 Creditors’ Committee a Paid Profession or Pro Bono Engagement?” in program materials for Municipal Bankruptcies, Insolvencies, and Restructurings (ABI New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2014)
•Coauthor, “Labor Issues in Bankruptcy,” in program materials for Bankruptcy Fundamentals Nuts & Bolts for Young and New Practitioners (ABI 15th Annual New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2013)
•Coauthor, “Interest in Interest: Issues Concerning the Treatment of Interest in Bankruptcy,” in program materials for Interest in Interest (New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2012)
•Coauthor, “Chapter 9: Has Its Time Come? Update and Dynamics,” in program materials for Municipal and Other State Agency Restructurings (ABI New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2011)
•Coauthor, “Recent Cases Regarding Creditors’ Committees,” in program materials for Chapter 11 Creditors’ Committees and Examiners: Are They Effective? (ABI Annual Spring Meeting 2011)
•Coauthor, “Muni World Needs to Grasp the Basics of Chapter 9,” The Bond Buyer (Aug. 27, 2010)
•Coauthor, “Are These Really New or Is This ‘Deja Vu All Over Again’?” in program materials for Retail Bankruptcy Redux (ABI New York City Bankruptcy Conference 2009)
News
Nine PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2024 New York Metro 'Super Lawyers' List; Three Recognized as 'Rising Stars'
October 24, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2025 Edition of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch
August 15, 2024
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2024 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 17, 2023
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 18, 2022
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2022 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 19, 2021
PSZJ Attorneys Named in 2021 Edition of Best Lawyers in America
August 20, 2020
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2019
PSZJ Attorneys Named in Best Lawyers in America
August 15, 2018
Leading Bankruptcy Practitioner Scott Hazan Joins Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones, Bolsters Preeminent Creditors’ Committee Practice
September 1, 2017
Eight PSZJ Attorneys Named to New York Metro “Super Lawyers” and 'Rising Stars' Lists for 2021
September 1, 2021
Events
The Retail Apocalypse Continues: Now With Challenges From COVID-19
National Association of Credit Management Webinar, June 24, 2020
Managing Credit, Collections, Disputes, and Bankruptcies in the Post Covid-19 World
Webinar, May 13, 2020
The kind of cases Scott takes
Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1973
Queens College of the City University of New York
BA · 1970
Jurisdictions
Scott's state bar admissions
New York United Stat
1974 · ACTIVE
Scott studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and BA in Queens College of the City University of New York.
Law school and academic background
Scott completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School and BA in Queens College of the City University of New York. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Scott has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Scott's professional memberships and bar associations
John's University Law School Bankruptcy LLM Program Advisory Board •Member, Turnaround Management Association •Member, Executive Committee for American Bankruptcy Institute Day in New York City
2001-2016 · membership
Locations
Scott L. Hazan's office in New York
Scott's primary office is at 1700 Broadway, 36th Floor, New York, NY, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Pachulski Stang Ziehl & Jones LLP
1700 Broadway, 36th Floor
New York, NY 10019
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Client reviews of Scott L. Hazan — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
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How to hire Scott L. Hazan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Scott
Scott discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every legal matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Scott's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Scott L. Hazan
How much does it cost to hire Scott for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Scott offer a free consultation?
Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Scott take my case if I'm outside New York?
Scott is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Scott will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Scott?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Scott accepting new legal clients right now?
Scott's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
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