Overview
As Phoenix’s Office Chair, Scott is responsible for the professional and client growth in the Arizona market. Scott serves as a legal resource and trusted problem-solver to his clients and contacts. He does not just help with banking, bankruptcy and general litigation issues; but his clients trust him with all their legal needs, knowing Scott will connect them to the best lawyer at Dorsey to solve their problem.
Scott’s accolades include being named in Best Lawyers and Super Lawyers as well as being named to the Phoenix Business Journal’s list of “Most Admired Leaders” and Phoenix Magazine’s Great 48 list of the most influential Phoenix business leaders. Scott is passionate about giving back to his community. He served as the Tournament Chairman in 2021 for the WM Phoenix Open and as the President of The Thunderbirds, a civic organization that raises millions of dollars for numerous local charities.
Education & Admissions
Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 2002), cum laude
- Gonzaga International Law Journal (Member)
Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management (Certificate, Quarles & Brady Leadership Program, 2018)
University of Arizona (B.A., 1999)
Admissions
- Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
Industries & Practices
Banking & Financial Institutions
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- Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
- Consumer Financial Services
- Financial Services Regulatory
- Lending Transactions
- Mortgage Banking
- Securities & Financial Services Litigation & Enforcement
Professional & Civic
Community Involvement
- The Thunderbirds (Active Member, 2015–present)
- 2022 Big Chief and President of Thunderbirds Charities
- 2021 Waste Management Phoenix Open-Tournament Chairman
- 2020 Waste Management Phoenix Open Assistant Tournament Chairman
- Gonzaga School of Law-Advisory Board (2022-current)
- Notre Dame Prep-Advisory Board (2021-present)
- Fiesta Bowl (Life Member)
- Junior Achievement of Arizona (former Central District Board of Directors)
- Cactus Horizon Little League (former Vice President and Board of Directors)
Accolades
- Listed in Best Lawyers in America®, 2015–2025
- Super Lawyers: Creditor Debtor Rights, 2012–2024
- Greater Phoenix in Business Magazine, Top Leader, 2024
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Peer Review Rated
- Arizona Business Magazine, Best of Arizona Attorneys-Bankruptcy
- Selected as an "Most Admired Leader" by Phoenix Business Journal, 2020
- Selected as one of the Great 48 by Phoenix Magazine, 2020
- Selected as an "Angel of the Year" by Az Business, 2020
- Arizona Business Magazine, Generation Next Forty Under 40, 2014
- Phoenix Business Journal, Forty Under 40, 2009
- Valley Leadership, Leadership Institute Class XXXI, 2009
- Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys, 2007
