Scott Peterson

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. After law school, Scott served as a law clerk for the Honorable Brian Morris, a then Justice at the Montana Supreme Court.

In private practice, Scott has been involved in various forms of litigation including insurance disputes, employment discrimination and personal injury cases. Among other cases, Scott was appointed by Montana's federal court as co-class counsel in a national insurance class action. The firm ultimately settled that case for $8 million.

Scott's practice has also centered on construction disputes, and a particular focus on representing homeowners. He has settled millions in construction defect claims and disputes during his career, including a settlement for $575,000 plus the forgiveness of a $250,000 construction lien.

He is also experienced in discrimination claims and appearing before the Montana Human Rights Bureau. This includes receiving a nearly $400,000 decision for retaliation.

Scott also serves as general counsel for Montana Fair Housing and for Labor Lab.

University of Montana School of Law

J.D. (2011) | Law

2009 - 2011

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

Activities: 2010-2011: Moot Court, 1st Place Overall (Northwest Region); 1st Place Brief (Northwest Region) 2009-2011: Montana Law Review, Co-Articles Editor

Carroll College

B.A. (2006) | Political Science, History

2002 - 2006

Honors: 2006: Talking Saints "Best Debate Team" 2006: National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, Tied for 17th 2005: National Parliamentary Debate Tournament, 3rd Place Squad

Activities: Debate

Associate Attorney

Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP

2014 - Current

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.

Associate Attorney

Thueson Law Office

2012 - 2013

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.

Law Clerk to Justice Brian Morris

Montana Supreme Court

2011 - 2012

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.

Co-Host, Bad Faith Litigation, MTLA Winter Seminar, Helena, Montana

February 25, 2016

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

I co-hosted and assisted in organizing seminar on one of my favorite topics: insurance bad faith.

Co-Host, Bad Faith Litigation, MTLA Winter Seminar, Helena, Montana

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

I co-hosted and assisted in organizing seminar on one of my favorite topics: insurance bad faith.

Co-Host, Bad Faith Litigation, MTLA Winter Seminar, Helena, Montana

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

Pro Bono Award

Lewis and Clark County Bar Association

2015

My co-counsel and I were awarded for dedication to pro bono work, and specifically, for our success in a pro bono appeal that established the right to counsel for indigent parents whose rights were being terminated.

Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Montana

National Trial Lawyers

2014

The National Trial Lawyers

2014 - Current

Montana State Bar Association

2011 - Current

Montana Trial Lawyers Association

2010 - Current

Montana

Since 2011

9th Circuit

Since 2016

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