Ruport, Scott H. and Linda S. Business Litigation Scholarship Endowment Fund
The Scott H. and Linda S. Ruport Business Litigation Scholarship was established in 2006. Scott is a member of the School of Law (class of 1974), has more than 32 years of trial experience, and is licensed to practice law in Ohio (1974), Pennsylvania (1984), and Florida (2002). He has been awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating of AV and is a member of the ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Ohio State, and American Bar associations; The Florida Bar; Collier County Bar Association; Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers; and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Scott has been listed in various editions of Who’s Who in the World, Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who of Emerging Leaders in American, Who’s Who in Finance and Industry, and also in Ohio Super Lawyers. He was a captain in the Finance Corps of the U.S. Army Reserve.
Ruport Co., L.P.A. was formed in 1985 to provide experienced litigation service in the areas of business, partnership, employment, corporate, construction, real estate, eminent domain, stocks, and securities. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a third-year out-of-state student attending The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law who has a demonstrated interest in business law and trial advocacy. Recipients are to be selected based on academic merit and financial need and must intend to pursue a career with a law firm focused in the legal areas of business, partnership, employment, corporate, construction, real estate, eminent domain, or securities litigation. This scholarship is restricted to out-of-state students. The recipient shall be selected by The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law Scholarship Selection Committee. Scholarship awards may cover tuition, fees, books, and room and board, all or in part, for The ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ School of Law selected recipient.