Scott Schuette's practice focuses in the areas of construction law, business litigation, insurance defense, eminent domain, general litigation, and land use and planning matters. The breadth of his practice allows him to see issues and disputes through different lenses leading to the best outcome for clients. Due to the nature of his practice, Scott is constantly in contact with local agencies and boards and has appeared before planning commissions across the state.

Scott's clients expect and deserve representation that pursues all avenues to reach a positive outcome. Scott prides himself on being available for his clients no matter the time or day. Knowing there is an advocate on your side who is available at all times provides peace of mind to Scott’s clients in times of adversity.

Clients hire attorneys during a time of need or uncertainty – they are looking for solutions to problems, and they expect and deserve results. When Scott responds to a client’s issue, he keeps in mind the bigger picture while exploring every possible detail, knowing it could change the entire dynamics of a case. There are two sides in every dispute, from simple negotiations up through litigation, and knowing that there is a determined individual working on the other side of the table pushes him to work that much harder.

As a native of Lexington, a graduate of Lexington Catholic, and a lifelong member of Christ the King Church, Scott is deeply connected and invested in the Lexington community. Being a third-generation resident of Lexington has provided him with the background and insight to know how the local community interacts and evolves. Spending seven years in Florida for his education proved to Scott how unique Lexington is and motivated him to return and serve his community.

While continuing his basketball career at Rollins College, Scott further developed his appreciation for the value of hard work and discipline. These values were honed when he served as Staff Attorney for two Judges in the Fayette Circuit Court that gave him insight on the inner workings of the Court system and how different judges approach the same legal question.

capabilities, successes, and assignments

• Successfully tried and won matter concerning private airplanes and usage thereof.
• Negotiated real estate and construction contracts for numerous developments, including development of professional soccer stadium.
• Litigated equine disputes in federal and state courts, including Florida, for horse farm owners, buyers and sellers. 
• Assisted in obtaining million-dollar declaratory judgment in probate dispute.
• Obtained approval of multi-million-dollar hotel/distillery/restaurant development in Woodford County.
• Assisted clients before Planning Commissions and Board of Adjustments throughout the state in obtaining approval for new construction ranging from mutli-family develops to rickhouses to short term rentals.
• Assisted in gaining approval for hundred-million-dollar distillery development in Anderson County.
• Assisted representing client in million-dollar condemnation trial.
• Acted as outside counsel for major assisted living facility located throughout Kentucky.
• Acted as general counsel to the Board of Directors for LexTran.
• Acted as general counsel for Woodford County Planning Commission.
• Prepared briefs and arguments before the Kentucky Supreme Court on the interpretation of the Motor Vehicle Reparations Act.

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