Scott was born and raised in eastern Montana. He graduated with honors from the University of Montana Law School in 2011, where he served as the Articles Editor for the Montana Law Review. Scott also interned for a federal magistrate judge, the Honorable Jeremiah Lynch in Missoula. He competed on UM Law’s National Moot Court Team, and his team won both first place brief and first place overall for the Northwest Region. After law school, Scott served as a law clerk for the Honorable Brian Morris, a Justice at the Montana Supreme Court. Since joining private practice, Scott has been involved in various forms of litigation including class actions, insurance disputes, employment discrimination and personal injury cases. He also advocates for consumers in wrongful foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings (chapter 7 and 13), and represents Montanans in family law matters.
Since 2011
Since 2016
2014 - Current
Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP
I represent plaintiffs in insurance disputes, injury, discrimination cases, and wrongful foreclosures. I also represent debtors in chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcies, and Montanans in family law matters.
2012 - 2013
Thueson Law Office
I represent plaintiffs in various matters, including: - FELA claims; - General personal injury, including traumatic brain injuries; - Class actions; and - Insurance disputes. My representation included three trials and three appeals to the Montana Supreme Court.
2011 - 2012
Montana Supreme Court
I work closely with Justice Morris in researching and drafting opinions and dissents on various matters, including class actions, evidence, and covenants not to compete. I also drafted a bench memos for each oral argument.
2009 - 2011
J.D. (2011) | Law
Honors: Graduated with Honors (Awarded to those graduating in the top 15 percent) Awarded the "Order of the Barrister" for demonstrated skills in appellate advocacy
2002 - 2006
B.A. (2006) | Political Science, History
Honors: 2006: Talking Saints "Best Debate Team" 2006: National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, Tied for 17th 2005: National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, 3rd Place Squad
Lewis and Clark County Bar Association
National Trial Lawyers
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
