Scott Kozacki was born Kenmore, New York on July 12, 1965.
While in law school, he was awarded the S.S. Seidemann Scholarship, awarded the L. Marion Gressette Scholarship, awarded the highest Honors grade in the class of Law and Public Education, served as an Editor for the Buffalo Public Interest Law Journal, and finished in the top 10% of participants in the Charles S. Desmond Moot Court Competition.
Mr. Kozacki moved to Florence and engaged in private practice, eventually founding his own law firm. His areas of special concentration and knowledge include employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and hour claims, social security, employment law, wrongful discharge, employee benefit claims, insurance defense for both governmental entities and private companies, civil rights, gun trusts, and serious personal injuries. He is admitted to practice before all State and Federal Courts in South Carolina.
Scott has served as a guest lecturer on employment law matters for the Florence-Darlington Technical College and various civic organizations. He also is involved in numerous civic organizations and has/is serving as the President of the Florence Family Y.M.C.A.; Board Member of the St. Anthony School Board; Board Member of the Virtus Academy School Board, and Chairperson of the City of Florence Board of Zoning Appeals. Immediately prior to joining the firm, Kozacki also served as the Senior Staff Attorney to United States District Court Judge Terry L. Wooten, where he was primarily responsible for researching complex legal issues and advising the Courts of same.
Scott is an outdoor sports enthusiast who especially enjoys big game hunting, shooting sport, and striped bass fishing. He is a current or former member of the National Rifle Association, Quality Deer Management Association, National Striped Bass Association, Wildlife Action, Midland’s Striper Club, and Hogfield Hunting Club.