Scott R. Hunsaker

In the areas of product and premises liability, Scott serves on national counsel teams and as local counsel defending companies in mass tort litigation involving alleged injuries from exposures to asbestos, benzene, silica, talc, and diacetyl. He also serves on national counsel teams defending corporate clients in high-stakes motor vehicle accidents. In addition, Scott handles matters involving intellectual property, real estate, and commercial disputes. He appears in state and federal courts across the country with a concentration in Missouri, Illinois, Tennessee, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida. Further, he serves as a mediator for the Mandatory Mediation Program, United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois.

Scott is experienced in all aspects of civil litigation from pre-suit investigation to jury trials, including the intermediate stages of motion practice, discovery, and depositions. Due to this significant experience, he is responsible for developing, advising, and implementing strategies for all phases of litigation. Scott also dedicates time to pro bono matters with a focus on prisoners’ rights litigation.

In law school, Scott served as law clerk intern to Federal Magistrate Judge David Noce of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri. In this position, Scott prepared draft opinions and observed all phases of criminal and civil litigation, including jury trials. This valuable experience guides Scott in his federal practice today.

Scott and his wife, Jennifer, are the proud parents of two young children. Scott is a youth hockey coach for the Kirkwood Youth Hockey Association. He enjoys golfing, downhill skiing, and traveling with his family.