Scott B. Klugman

Scott B. Klugman is a highly skilled trial lawyer with extensive experience handling civil and criminal cases. He has successfully represented clients in commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense, government enforcement proceedings, internal investigations, and appellate litigation. His expertise extends to cases involving securities fraud, financial disputes, and regulatory matters. Licensed in New York and New Jersey, he also practices before several U.S. District Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. His ability to navigate complex legal issues makes him a trusted advocate in high-stakes litigation.

Mr. Klugman earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University. He later obtained his J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he was recognized as a member of the Order of the Coif and served as Articles Editor for the Law Review. After law school, he clerked for the Hon. Joseph J. Longobardi at the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware, gaining valuable experience in federal court proceedings.

Before entering government service, Mr. Klugman was an attorney at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he handled complex civil and criminal litigation matters. He went on to serve for a decade as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York, ultimately becoming Deputy Chief of the Business and Securities Fraud Section. In that role, he led high‑stakes corporate fraud prosecutions involving securities fraud, insider trading, and banking violations. He also held leadership roles in the Narcotics Section and the El Dorado Task Force, where he focused on money laundering, financial crimes, and related enforcement actions.

Scott B. Klugman continues to represent individuals and businesses in private practice in complex legal matters. He is an active member of professional organizations, including the Federal Bar Council and the New York County Lawyers Association, where he serves on the Board of Directors and co-chairs the Federal Courts Committee. Recognized by New York SuperLawyers®, The Legal 500, and Lawdragon, Mr. Klugman is known for his dedication to justice and excellence in litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Levine Lee LLP
• Member, Federal Bar Council
• Member, New York County Lawyers Association
• Co-Chair, Federal Courts Committee
• Director, NYCLA Foundation
• Member, New York Council of Defense Lawyers
• Member, Eastern District Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• University of Pittsburgh School of Law
• Pennsylvania State University
  BS in Mechanical Engineering

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