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Overview

Scott excels in providing practical solutions tailored to meet the goals for clients, whether through daily employment counseling or representing them in complex litigation, and his strength lies in fostering trust and understanding with clients. 

Scott has extensive experience defending complex class and collective wage and hour actions—often pivotal “bet the company” cases—and firm clients deeply appreciate his innovative and efficient strategies that have consistently delivered successful outcomes nationwide. These results have earned Scott the reputation of being a trusted advisor in high-stakes legal matters brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and similar state laws.

Scott also devotes a considerable portion of his practice to both litigating claims and counseling clients concerning non-competition and non-solicitation restrictions and the protection of trade secrets. In today’s competitive business environment, protecting trade secrets while maintaining a skilled workforce is of paramount importance. Scott’s experience with restrictive covenants and trade secret matters empowers businesses to strike the perfect balance between safeguarding their proprietary information and respecting employees’ professional mobility. With strategic counseling and a tenacious approach to litigation, Scott helps clients secure their competitive edge.

When not litigating or counseling on wage and hour or restrictive covenant cases, Scott manages matters for several companies. This includes counseling on various labor and employment issues, defending against single-plaintiff discrimination claims, and overseeing routine litigation, showcasing his multifaceted experience and commitment to client success.

Industry

Services

Recognition

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America
    • Labor and Employment Law - Management, 2021-2025

Education

  • J.D., Saint Louis University School of Law
    • magna cum laude
      • Order of the Woolsack
      • Academic Excellence Awards in Business Associations, Evidence, and Advanced Legal Research
      • Saint Louis University Law Journal, Editor

  • B.S.B.A., University of Missouri
    • Marketing
    • magna cum laude

Admissions

  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
  • Illinois

Professional Memberships and Certifications

  • American Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
2024 Pro Bono Contributor
Case Studies
Conagra Brands

Our team clarified important points of law regarding CBAs in this class action suit. 

Outside the Office

With two young children, much of Scott’s free time is devoted to family activities, such as attending his kids’ games or performances. 

As an avid sports enthusiast, Scott supports his hometown St. Louis Cardinals, St. Louis Blues, and Missouri Tigers. When the weather is nice, Scott enjoys unwinding on the golf course or honing his grilling skills on the patio.