Scott R. Warren (swarren@w-wlaw.com)
Partner

Mr. Warren specializing in the organization and operation of direct sales and network marketing companies, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance. Mr. Warren has counseled companies and distributors throughout the world on the proper operation and day to day legal challenges facing companies in the direct sales/network marketing area. Mr. Warren has testified on network marketing issues on behalf of the United States Department of Justice in criminal cases, as well as for companies throughout the United States. Mr. Warren has negotiated with or interacted with over 20 different State Attorney General’s offices successfully. He has also litigated with, and negotiated matters successfully with the Federal Trade Commission. He has over time built a lasting relationship with PROFECO, which is the Government of Mexico’s Consumer Protection service, in order to better assist his clients in their smooth expansion into Mexico.

Mr. Warren is the author of a book on network marketing entitled, “Network Marketing and You, Legal Issues in Network Marketing”, which was written in layman’s terms, not in difficult to understand legaleze. He has also coauthored another book with recognized industry expert Rod Cook, which details the laws and issues in all 50 States. Mr. Warren has been featured as a panelist on legal issues in the industry with the Multi-Level Marketing International Association. He has been featured as a breakout speaker with the Direct Sales Association at their Legal Issues conference, dealing with registration requirements for multilevel marketing companies.

Mr. Warren has been practicing law since 1993, with an emphasis on Direct Sales/Network Marketing since 1995. Prior to his involvement with the MLM industry, Mr. Warren worked for many years in the area of Contract law, both as an Attorney and as a Outside Manufacturing Subcontract Specialist with McDonnell Douglas Space Systems. This experience brings to his practice a unique ability to assist companies with much more than just their basic network marketing regulatory issue needs, but also with their day to day corporate business operations. This area of practice, as well as their litigation expertise, sets Wellman & Warren apart in the industry.

While Mr. Warren is not in the office or with clients, he can usually be found on the baseball field with his sons or involved in activities with his daughter. Family is his greatest priority in life, and he brings that family emphasis to his practice as well. He strongly believes that building long term relationships with clients and making sure their legal needs are met in all aspects of their business is the most important thing any attorney can offer, and he strives to consistently offer this level of service to his clients. Mr. Warren believes that a company should spend their time on sales and marketing and let quality legal work be taken care of without interfering with the day to day operation and growth of the company.