Scott Lupiani was born and raised in Rochester, New York. Upon graduation from Greece Olympia High School, Scott attended Kent State University and then enlisted in the United States Army. Scott spent more than 11 years, active duty and reserve component, serving his country as an airborne infantryman and as a commissioned officer in the chemical corps. Upon completion of his second term of active duty, Scott resigned his commission to focus solely on the practice of law. Scott was an attorney with Hodgson Russ, LLP in Buffalo, New York, in their Environmental Group before venturing into solo practice and forming Lupiani Law, PC.