About Nicholas Scott
Nicholas Scott Clevenger built his legal foundation in Missouri classrooms and courtrooms. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001 from Central Missouri State University, studying criminal justice and business administration after beginning his undergraduate work in 1997. He continued directly to law school, completing his J.D. at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law in 2004.
After law school he entered practice in Missouri. He is admitted to practice in the state and has been active in the professional community since the mid-2000s. Records indicate ongoing professional memberships beginning in 2005, reflecting sustained involvement in legal circles over two decades.
Clevenger’s academic background pairs a criminal justice foundation with formal business training. That combination informed his early legal work and has shaped the range of matters he takes on. Colleagues describe him as steady in the courtroom and thorough in preparation. He approaches each matter by first examining the factual record, then framing the legal issues that matter to clients and judges.
His career has included both litigation and transactional tasks. He has experience drafting briefs, negotiating agreements and appearing in hearings. He has worked on cases at different stages, from initial pleadings through resolution. He also has assisted clients in contexts that require understanding both legal risk and the practical concerns of running an organization.
Clevenger is part of the team at Peterson & Associates, P.C., where he continues to practice law. At the firm he contributes to client intake, case strategy and courtroom advocacy. His colleagues rely on him for steady analysis and practical solutions when issues are complex or deadlines are tight.
Outside the office he maintains ties to the Missouri legal community. He has kept active in professional networks since 2005 and continues to participate in events and discussions that shape practice in the state. He keeps an eye on developments in state law and the procedural rules that affect litigation and client counseling.
He currently practices at Peterson & Associates, P.C., handling legal matters arising in Missouri.
