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Scott R.
Carvo

  • Partner
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2759
F 616.752.2500
Kalamazoo
F 269.276.8300

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At the beginning of any new matter, I ask my clients what a win looks like for them in that particular situation and strategize backwards from that point. With my approach, I make it a priority to find the most effective, efficient solutions while doing things the right way, every time. It makes me happy to bring cost-savings and peace of mind to my clients.

eDiscovery Attorney

Scott Carvo is a commercial litigation partner who counsels and defends companies at the intersection of three different areas: restrictive-covenant and trade-secret disputes, AI governance and AI-assisted litigation practice and complex eDiscovery. He represents litigants concerning noncompetes, non-solicitation agreements and confidentiality obligations; advises clients on the responsible deployment of generative AI in business operations and litigation workflows; and leads large-scale discovery engagements including in bet-the-company matters. 

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  • Represented Amway Corp. securing injunctive relief and $26 million arbitration award in suit arising from violations of non-compete and non-solicit obligations and misappropriation of Amway’s trade secrets. Quixtar Inc. v. Brady, et al., 2008 WL 5386774 (E.D. Mich. 2008); Quixtar Inc. v. Woodward, et al., 2009 WL 1890578 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009); Amway Global v. Woodward, et al., 2010 WL 3927661 (E.D. Mich. 2010)
  • Obtained summary judgment and dismissal for Defendant accused of breaching contract and violating restrictive covenants, affirmed on appeal in the Michigan Court of Appeals. VHC, P.C. v. Elshaarawy, M.D., Docket No. 297625 (Mich. App. June 16, 2011)
  • Obtained emergency relief on several occasions for
  • Represented Amway Corp. securing injunctive relief and $26 million arbitration award in suit arising from violations of non-compete and non-solicit obligations and misappropriation of Amway’s trade secrets. Quixtar Inc. v. Brady, et al., 2008 WL 5386774 (E.D. Mich. 2008); Quixtar Inc. v. Woodward, et al., 2009 WL 1890578 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009); Amway Global v. Woodward, et al., 2010 WL 3927661 (E.D. Mich. 2010)
  • Obtained summary judgment and dismissal for Defendant accused of breaching contract and violating restrictive covenants, affirmed on appeal in the Michigan Court of Appeals. VHC, P.C. v. Elshaarawy, M.D., Docket No. 297625 (Mich. App. June 16, 2011)
  • Obtained emergency relief on several occasions for Fifth Third Bank relating to loan defaults including injunctive relief.
  • Successfully defended Meritain Health, Inc. in an insurance dispute resulting in no liability for client.
  • Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of Cefla Finishing America when employee left and commenced work for a competing business in violation of non-compete and non-solicit obligations.
  • Successfully defended physical therapy company alleged to have breached a contract, resulting in zero damages.
  • Obtained injunctive relief for Michigan Office Solutions, Inc. in non-competition and non-solicitation case.
  • Defended against requests for injunctive relief, successfully obtaining denials.
  • Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of mechanical engineering company when employee left and started his own competing business in violation of non-competition agreement.
  • Obtained injunctive relief for First American Equipment Finance, Inc. in commercial litigation dispute.
  • Co-counsel for a national shoe manufacturer in a multimillion dollar international contract dispute. Handled negotiations and obtained settlement favorable to client.
  • Defended Amway Corp. in an arbitration, obtained a dismissal with zero damages.
  • As an eDiscovery attorney, Scott’s experience includes overseeing and participating in several large scale reviews utilizing several different systems including Concordance, Summation, Vestigate and Relativity, along with motion practice regarding eDiscovery issues.
  • “AI in the Courtroom: Practical Tools for Modern Trial Lawyers,” Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (June 2026)
  • AI and HR at the Michigan Bankers Education Summit and Trade Show (BEST) at Grand Traverse Resort (May 2026)
  • “Generative AI in the Workplace,” American Society of Employers’ Roundtable (December 2025)
  • “AI on Trial: Exploring the Legal Frontier of Generative Technology,” Employers Association of Grand Rapids (August 2025)
  • “AI in Civil and Criminal Litigation,” W
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Scott R.
Carvo

  • Partner
Grand Rapids
T 616.752.2759
F 616.752.2500
Kalamazoo
F 269.276.8300

My admin

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At the beginning of any new matter, I ask my clients what a win looks like for them in that particular situation and strategize backwards from that point. With my approach, I make it a priority to find the most effective, efficient solutions while doing things the right way, every time. It makes me happy to bring cost-savings and peace of mind to my clients.

eDiscovery Attorney

Scott Carvo is a commercial litigation partner who counsels and defends companies at the intersection of three different areas: restrictive-covenant and trade-secret disputes, AI governance and AI-assisted litigation practice and complex eDiscovery. He represents litigants concerning noncompetes, non-solicitation agreements and confidentiality obligations; advises clients on the responsible deployment of generative AI in business operations and litigation workflows; and leads large-scale discovery engagements including in bet-the-company matters. 

industries

practices

  • “AI in the Courtroom: Practical Tools for Modern Trial Lawyers,” Michigan Defense Trial Counsel (June 2026)
  • AI and HR at the Michigan Bankers Education Summit and Trade Show (BEST) at Grand Traverse Resort (May 2026)
  • “Generative AI in the Workplace,” American Society of Employers’ Roundtable (December 2025)
  • “AI on Trial: Exploring the Legal Frontier of Generative Technology,” Employers Association of Grand Rapids (August 2025)
  • “AI in Civil and Criminal Litigation,” W