Scott is an accomplished trial and peer recognized attorney with over 30 years of experience in a broad range of litigation, including wrongful death, serious personal injury claims, employment discrimination, insurance coverage, and commercial disputes. He has successfully represented clients in Federal, State, and administrative courts throughout Missouri.

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Since 1999, Scott has served as a Special Assistant Attorney General for the state of Missouri. He also handles appellate matters and is committed to determining whether early resolution or aggressive litigation best serves his clients' objectives. In addition, Scott serves as the Hearing Officer for the Missouri Ethics Commission, which oversees complaints alleging violations of Missouri's conflict of interest and lobbying statutes and the campaign finance disclosure statute.

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Scott holds an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating available, in Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Professional Liability, Legal Ability, and Ethical Standards. Recognized as a Super Lawyer, he is among the top 5% of practicing attorneys. Additionally, he is one of only 14 attorneys named a Trial Master for the Attorney General of Missouri, a role in which he mentors and trains public service attorneys.  He is included in the national listing of Lawyers of Distinction.  “Lawyers selected are considered amongst the ‘best of the best’ in their respective areas of practice.”

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Scott is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit and the United States District Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Missouri. He is also a member of the Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers.

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Scott's professional and community involvement is extensive. He has served on multiple charitable boards and is a past president of the Cole County Bar Association. Before entering private practice, he was an Assistant Attorney General for Missouri from 1993-1999, prosecuting criminal, civil, and administrative matters. He clerked for the late Missouri Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles Blackmar and served as a Hearing Officer for the Missouri Commission on Human Rights.

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A third-generation Cole County attorney, Scott is a native of Jefferson City. He learned the importance of the attorney-client relationship from his grandfather Henry Andrae and his father J. Kelly Pool II. Scott graduated from Missouri State University and the University of Arkansas School of Law, where he made the Dean’s List and received the BNA Academic Achievement Award. He played Division I football on a full scholarship for the Missouri State Bears.

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Scott is also a past citizen, counselor, dean, and director of the American Legion Missouri Boys State Program and is honored to be included in its WHO'S WHO.