About Scott
Scott Peterson grew up in Montana and took a steady path into the law. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and history from Carroll College in 2006. He then completed his Juris Doctor at the University of Montana School of Law in 2011. Those years on campus shaped his interest in litigation and public service.
He began his legal career in the courts. In 2011 he served as a law clerk to Justice Brian Morris on the Montana Supreme Court. That position exposed him to appellate procedure and the inner workings of judicial decision-making. In 2012 he moved into private practice as an associate at Thueson Law Office. Two years later he joined Morrison, Sherwood, Wilson, & Deola, PLLP as an associate, where he handled a range of trial matters.
Peterson is admitted to practice in Montana and before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has been a member of the Montana State Bar Association since 2011. He also belongs to the Montana Trial Lawyers Association and The National Trial Lawyers, associations he joined in 2010 and 2014, respectively. Those memberships reflect steady involvement in Montana’s trial bar rather than headline-grabbing accolades.
His experience spans both trial and appellate work. Time at the state supreme court gave him an appellate perspective. Work in private firms put him in courtrooms and client conferences. He has handled contested hearings, motion practice and appellate briefing. Colleagues describe him as methodical in preparing cases and direct in court. The work has required attention to procedural detail and an ability to present factual narratives clearly to judges and juries.
Peterson keeps a practical approach to practice. He balances courtroom advocacy with the paperwork and deadlines that underlie litigation. He splits his time between trial preparation, appellate filings and client counseling. He currently represents clients in civil litigation in Montana and in matters that reach the Ninth Circuit. His practice centers on trial and appellate representation in state and federal courts.
