Scott Weavil

Scott Weavil is Weavil Law PC’s founder and Principal Attorney. He began his career as a Mergers and Acquisitions attorney at Skadden in New York City, consistently ranked among the top law firms in the country. When he first moved to Palo Alto, he joined Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati PC and continued his M&A work.

Scott founded Weavil Law in 2016 to provide startups, middle-market businesses, and investors with top-quality counsel focused on their unique needs. In 2021, he was selected as one of Super Lawyer’s Rising Stars. In his free time, Scott loves fishing and camping with his wife, Mandi (an OBGYN,) and his daughter, Dottie.

Education & Activities


Education

Vanderbilt Law School | Nashville
J.D., 2007

Managing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review

Duke University | Durham
B.A., 2004

Experience

Delaware Court of Chancery | Dover
Law Clerk to the Hon. John W. Noble

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, LLP | New York
Associate, Mergers & Acquisitions

Wilson, Sonsini, Goodrich & Rosati, | Palo Alto
P.C. Associate, Corporate


Activities & Affiliations

  • Member, American Health Lawyers Association
  • Vice President & Board Member, Lake Tahoe Search and Rescue
  • Former Commissioner, Tahoe Regional Planning Agency – Advisory Planning Commission
  • Former Founding Vice President & Board Member, Tahoe Coalition for the Homeless
  • Summiteer, Denali (20,310’ | West Buttress route); Mt. Whitney (14,505’ | Mountaineers route); Mt. Rainier (14, 411’ | Emmons-Winthrop route)

Bar Admissions

  • California
  • New york

Press