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Scott D. Hofer
Scott Hofer is a Principal of the firm. He has earned an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating a peer review testament of the highest level of professional excellence. Scott is also a member of the International Society of Primerus Law Firms, a nationwide alliance of attorneys independently selected through criteria including integrity, civility and quality of work. He has earned the Super Lawyers designation in Missouri and Kansas from 2005-2011. The Super Lawyers designation is based on nomination, evaluation of professional achievements, and selection by a panel of attorneys in the applicable practice area. Only 5% of lawyers in each state receive that designation. Scott is also a Life Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum - The Top Trial Lawyers in America™, which is comprised only of attorneys who have obtained million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.
Bar Admissions
Missouri (State and Federal Courts; Courts of Appeal; Supreme Court)
Kansas (State and Federal Courts; Courts of Appeal)
Illinois (State and Federal Courts)
Representative Clients
Swiss Reinsurance Corporation
The Kansas City Royals
Penske Trucking & Logistics
Gallagher Bassett Services
Education
Kansas State University, B.S. Architectural Engineering, 1990
Washburn University School of Law, J.D., 1992
Professional Affiliations and Memberships
American Bar Association
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Million Dollar Advocates Forum -
The Top Trial Lawyers in America™
Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
(Board of Directors, 2002- 2008)
International Society of Primerus Law Firms
(Transportation Practice Group Chair; Professional Liability Practice Group;
Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Practice Group)
Professional Liability Underwriting Society (PLUS)
Transportation Lawyers Association
