Scott Peterson
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Scott Peterson
Biography
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. Scott also interned for a federal magistrate judge, the Honorable Jeremiah Lynch in Missoula. He competed on UM Law’s National Moot Court Team, and his team won both first place brief and first place overall for the Northwest Region. After law school, Scott served as a law clerk for the Honorable Brian Morris, a Justice at the Montana Supreme Court. Since joining private practice, Scott has been involved in various forms of litigation including class actions, insurance disputes, employment discrimination and personal injury cases. He also advocates for consumers in wrongful foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings (chapter 7 and 13), and represents Montanans in family law matters.
Practice Areas
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Fees
- Free Consultation - Free consultation depends on the case, and is not guaranteed. Our firm requires that you complete an initial intake, and if the initial summary indicates that it is economically viable for us to take the case on contingency, I offer a free consultation. Often times, people only need to talk to a lawyer and ask a few questions. In that scenario, I offer a one-time, $250 consult fee.
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees - The case must look like it is viable for us to take on contingency. That means the case has enough value and probability of winning that we can take the risk of pursuing the case on a contingency basis.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Law Clerk to Justice Brian Morris Montana Supreme Court
Year: 2011 - 2012
Description: 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.
Associate Attorney Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP
Year: 2014 - Current
Description: 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
Year: 2012 - 2013
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
American Bankruptcy Institute (2015 - Current)
The National Trial Lawyers (2014 - Current)
Montana State Bar Association (2011 - Current)
Montana Trial Lawyers Association (2010 - Current)
Awards
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Pro Bono Award
Lewis and Clark County Bar Association 2015.0
Note: 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.
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Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Montana
National Trial Lawyers 2014.0
Education
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Carroll College B.A. (2006) | Political Science, History
Year: 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
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University of Montana School of Law J.D. (2011) | Law
Year: 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
Speaking Engagements
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, February 25, 2016, Montana Trial Lawyers Association, I co-hosted and assisted in organizing seminar on one of my favorite topics: insurance bad faith.
Websites
http://mswdlaw.com
Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP | Helena Attorneys
Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, and Deola, PLLP, 401 N. Last Chance Gulch St., Helena, MT 59601