Scott Cooper of Schmidt Kramer has risen from law clerk to a pillar of the Pennsylvania legal community. 

Through hard-work, community spirit and 'not being an asshole', Scott is a textbook example of what can be achieved with the right mindset.

Multi-million dollar advocate, past Presidents of the Dauphin County Bar and PA Association for Justice, as well as being named in 'The Best Lawyers in America' every year since 2012, Scott has invaluable lessons to impart.

We discuss - 

• Scott’s early years and why the plaintiff’s bar
• Building resilience after early setbacks
• How mentorship shaped his career
• The long-game mindset behind landmark wins
• Creating referrals through reputation, not billboards
• The habits that separate top trial lawyers from the pack
• Scott’s approach to trial prep
• The unexpected upside of community involvement
• Why long-term thinking beats short-term wins
• How Scott blends old-school relationship building with modern practice