Stuart + Branigin LLP is pleased to announce that Scotty Teal has become a partner at the firm as of January 1, 2026. Scotty is currently one of two female partners at Stuart + Branigin,  continuing a long-standing tradition of female partners, marking a significant milestone for both her and the firm. She has built her practice on delivering practical, results-driven counsel with a strong commitment to client service. Scotty provides fundamental support to Stuart + Branigin’s real estate, professional licensing, business counseling, litigation, and dispute practices. Her experience includes handling litigation and transactional matters. Her work reflects the firm’s longstanding values of integrity, collaboration, and excellence. As a partner, she focuses on strengthening client relationships and contributing to the firm’s continued growth. She also takes pride in mentoring younger attorneys and supporting the professional development of the firm’s team. Scotty looks forward to advancing Stuart + Branigin’s legacy while helping clients navigate their legal challenges.

Scotty is active in the Greater Lafayette community, serving as President of the Hanna Center Board of Directors. She also serves as Secretary of the Tippecanoe County Bar Association and acts as a voting delegate for the Indiana State Bar Association. Scotty is a member of the Builders Association of Greater Lafayette and the Association of Women Business Owners. She further gives back by mentoring pre-law students at Purdue University.