# Scott M. Borene > Scott M. Borene is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on Immigration. Scott has over 47 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Borene Law Firm PA. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/scott-m-borene - Role: Attorney at Borene Law Firm PA - Location: Minneapolis, MINNESOTA - Years in practice: 47 - Licensed since: 1979 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Immigration — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/immigration-law ## Bar admissions - admitted 1979 — ACTIVE ## Education - William Mitchell College of Law — J.D. — 1978 - Harvard University — — — 1971 ## Awards & recognition - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2024 - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2022 - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2020 - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2018 - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2016 - Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) — 2012 - Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Thought Leader - Who's Who Legal, 2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2008 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2009 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2010 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2011 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2012 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2013 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2014 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2015 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2016 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2017 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2018 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated - Martindale Hubbell, 2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2007 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2008 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2009 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2010 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2011 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2012 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2013 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2014 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2015 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2016 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2017 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2018 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Best Lawyer, Immigration Law - Best Lawyers in America, 2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Distinguished Service Award - NAFSA: Association of International Educators, 2003 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — National Merit Scholar - National Merit Scholarship Corporation — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — President's Commendation Award - American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2000 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top 20 in the World in Corporate Immigration Law - Who's Who Legal, 2012 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2016 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2017 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2018 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Minnesota Super Lawyers, 2019 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2003 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2004 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2005 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2006 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2007 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2011 — 2026 - Best Lawyers in America — Top Rated Immigration Lawyer - Super Lawyers, 2012 — 2026 ## Known for - Handles Immigration matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. - Over 47 years of practice as a licensed attorney. - Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Immigration Law (Minneapolis) (2024). ## Office - 80 South Eighth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402 - Phone: 612-321-0082 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting Scott M. 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