Scott Pettit
Attorney in Aurora
Scott was born and raised in Aurora, Missouri during which time he enjoyed football, basketball, and baseball. After obtaining a degree in finance and banking, he married the love of his life, Theresa, in 1982. Shortly after graduating from the University Missouri – Kansas City Law School in 1985, they returned to Aurora. Since that time, Scott has had the privilege of practicing law with some of the best legal minds in the state of Missouri. He was mentored by his father Walter, the Honorable Larry W. Meyer, and many others in the 39th Judicial Bar Association.
Scott is a wrongful death lawyer who currently concentrates his practice in personal injury, premises liability, and workers’ compensation. Scott and Theresa have two children: James, a practicing personal injury lawyer at Pettit Law Office, and a daughter Allison who is a pharmacist. Scott enjoys his family, his church, watching and supporting Aurora Houn’ Dawg sports, and serving on various not-for-profit boards that focus on community betterment.
EDUCATION
- J. D., University of Missouri – Kansas City, 1985
- B.S.B.A., University of Arkansas – Fayetteville, 1982
AWARDS
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV® Rated
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- The Missouri Bar Association (1985)
- American Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of American
- American Association for Justice
- Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers
- Missouri Brain Injury Association
- Missouri Sheriff’s Association
EXPERIENCE
- Partner Attorney, Pettit Law Office (1993-Present)
- Attorney, City of Aurora (1986-1993)
- Lawrence County, Assistant Prosecutor (1988-1990)
Contact Pettit Law Office at (417) 222-6640 today.