Scott represents police officers across Kentucky and Tennessee in state and federal courts, with a focus on representing them during investigations of officer-involved shootings and other critical incidents.
A former Kentucky State Police Trooper and Lt. Colonel and a Sheriff’s Deputy in Tennessee, Scott brings more than 20 years of experience defending police officers and helping create preventative department policies. He is distinctively credentialed to represent officers during critical incidents and officer-involved shootings and to defend the expanding area of lawsuits filed against police officers, such as malicious prosecution, illegal search and seizure, false arrest, and excessive force. He also provides expert review of police policies and makes recommendations for best practices.
Scott’s law enforcement experience means he understands first-hand the issues and stress that police officers face on the job. He works hard to minimize the disruption that litigation can have on a police officer’s ability to effectively enforce the law and protect the community.
His career with the Kentucky State Police began as a trooper and expanded to include legal work as he earned his law degree while maintaining full-time employment as an officer. He oversaw litigation and has represented the Kentucky State Police and troopers in a variety of matters including civil rights cases and employment law cases. Prior to joining the Kentucky State Police in 1998, Scott was a Sheriff’s Deputy in Tennessee for five years. During college, he completed an externship with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and with the District Attorney for Tennessee’s 8th Judicial District.
Scott currently provides representation to Kentucky State Police Troopers and is panel counsel for the Kentucky Association of Counties, the Kentucky League of Cities, the Fraternal Order of Police, the Tennessee Local Government Insurance Pool, PLEA (Professional Law Enforcement Association), and the Southern States Police Benevolent Association.
Northern Kentucky University Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Juris Doctor
Tusculum College, Bachelor of Arts
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky
United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee
United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Supreme Court
Kentucky Bar Association
Tennessee Bar Association
Defense Research Institute (DRI)
Fayette County Bar Association
Central Kentucky Inns of Court
Leadership Kentucky, Class of 2018
Fraternal Order of Police Panel Counsel for Kentucky; FOP Member, Bluegrass Lodge #04
Fraternal Order of Police Panel Counsel for Tennessee
Member of Southern States Police Benevolent Association attorney referral list for Kentucky and Tennessee
Professional Law Enforcement Association
Kentucky League of Cities (KLC) Panel Counsel
Kentucky Association of Counties (KACO) Panel Counsel
Tennessee Local Government Insurance Pool Panel Counsel
Kentucky Sheriff’s Association
Kentucky Association of Chiefs of Police
Kentucky Narcotics Officer Association
Martin v. O’Daniel, 507 S.W.3d 1, 11-12 (Ky. 2016)
Gaither v. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet, 447 S.W.3d 628 (Ky 2014)
Hoskins v. York, No. 6:17-cv-00084 (E.D.Ky. 2022). Successfully defended police officer on claims of malicious prosecution and wrongful detention in a unanimous jury verdict.
Williams v. City of Georgetown et al, No. 18-6182 (6th Cir. 2019). Court upheld dismissal of due process and deliberate indifference claims against police officers.
Palmer v. Carter, No. 2017-CA-001846-MR (Ky.App. 2018). Successfully appealed jury verdict for malicious prosecution.
Leath v. Webb et al, 5:17-cv-00038-JMH (E.D.Ky. 2018). Successfully defended police officer on claims of excessive force in a jury verdict.
O’Daniel v. Sapp, 07-CI-00820 (Franklin CC 2018). Successfully defended police officer on claims of malicious prosecution.
Fall v. Commonwealth, 245 S.W.3d 812, (Ky.App. 2008) Published. Court affirmed circuit court’s denial of a motion for release of funds seized by the Kentucky State Police from an illegal gambling operation.
Campbell v. Stamper, 244 Fed. Appx. 629 (6th Cir. 2007). Oral argument where Court affirmed summary judgment for police officers dismissing claim of unreasonable search and seizure.
