A native of Cedar Rapids, Scott graduated from The Univeristy of Iowa in 1990 with a B.A. in Political Science and an International Business Certificate.  Scott proceeded to attend Drake Univeristy Law School where he earned his J.D. in 1999.  While a law student at Drake, Scott clerked for a small law firm in West Des Moines, as well as a larger law firm in Des Moines, and interned with the Iowa Securities Bureau.
Following his graduation from Drake, Scott returned to Cedar Rapids where he worked as in-house counsel to a multi-national insurance group for over 10 years before moving into private practice with a small law firm in Marion for 2 years. 
 
Scott and his wife Sherry have been married since 1992 and have three sons:  Nathan, Patrick and Alex.  Scott and Sherry are both very active with their church and children's school associations, and supporting the boys' sports and music programs. 
 
Professional Memberships & Licenses
Member, American Bar Association
Member, Iowa State Bar Association
-     Member, Business Law Section
-     Member, Probate, Trust & Estate Planning Section
-     Member, Real Estate & Title Law Section
Member, Linn County Bar Association
Member, Cedar Rapids Area Estate Planning Council
Licensed to practice in the State of Iowa in 2000
Licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Iowa in 2001
Licensed to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa in 2001

Past & Current Community Involvement
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & East Central Iowa:  Former Lunch Buddy Mentor
YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metropolitan Area:  Former Coach for youth T-Ball, Baseball, Soccer, Basketball, Flag Football teams
Blessed John XXIII Catholic Parish:  Former Chair of Social Concerns Committee, Current Member of the Social Justice Committee, Former Member of BOOM Capital Campaign, Current Member of Extending the Dream Capital Campaign
Metro Yout Football Association (MYFA):  Former Coach for youth tackle football programs

 
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