He has been a practicing lawyer since 1976. His practice focuses on litigation and in particular the representation of individuals and business who are involved in complicated business and financial disputes. He has been the Municipal Judge for the City of Creswell since 1983. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Eugene, Oregon, and is currently serving as the president of the board of directors of the Boys & Girls Club of Emerald Valley. Scott enjoys horseback riding, bicycling, hiking, skiing, cooking, farming, college football and lively political discussions.