Bio

Managing Partner Scott Hill is an accomplished business attorney with extensive experience across various legal disciplines, including business transactions, banking, bankruptcy litigation, construction law, corporate law, real estate, probate, estate planning, and civil litigation.

With a strong background in law and business, Scott holds an undergraduate degree in business and an MBA, allowing him to offer clients a unique perspective on legal matters affecting their business operations. Scott brings practical, business-oriented legal solutions to every case, whether advising multi-million-dollar transactions, guiding small and medium-sized businesses, or successfully handling litigation related to construction defects, foreclosures, and loan defaults. His ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice tailored to client's needs has made him a trusted advisor to a wide range of businesses and individuals.

Scott is admitted to practice in Kansas state and federal courts, as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. He has been recognized in [best lawyers 2024 and 2025].

Scott has also been dedicated to the advancement of the legal profession, having served as President of the Wichita Bar Association (2023-2024) and the Kansas Bar Foundation (2020-2021).  Scott has served on bar association boards and committees at the local, state and national level, and continues to actively participate in bar associations.  

In addition to his legal practice, Scott serves on the firm's three-person Management Committee, where he dedicates significant time to overseeing firm operations and marketing initiatives.

Outside of the office, Scott channels his focus and determination into running. He has completed over 100 marathon-length or longer events, including eight 100-mile ultramarathons. Scott and his wife are actively involved in their community, where they enjoy raising their family and volunteering.

Education

• Independence Community College, A.A., 1998
• Pittsburg State University, B.B.A., 2000, magna cum laude
• Washburn University, M.B.A., 2003
• Washburn University School of Law, 2003, with honors
• Year Started Practicing: 2003

Representative Experience

Banking & Financial Services

• Represented local and national banking institutions in multi-million dollar commercial and multi-residential foreclosure actions and subsequent work-out financing arrangements. Represented a large local bank in multi-million-dollar commercial loans including multi-state securitization.  Represented various banks on regulatory and administrative issues.

Business & Corporate Law

• Represented numerous local, regional and national businesses on corporate formation, M&A and corporate restructuring, shareholder relations, franchising negotiations and compliance, and multi-state transactional matters. Represented area and regional construction contractors in both contract negotiation and construction disputes.

Real Estate

• Represented various individuals and firms on real estate acquisitions, sales, due diligence, compliance, regulatory negotiations, leasing, and financing matters.  Represented various firms on condemnation matters. 

Business Litigation

• Represented individuals and firms in business disputes in areas of real estate, employment, banking, construction, franchising, fraud, shareholder disputes, and fiduciary liability.

Civil Litigation

• Represented both individuals and firms and both plaintiffs and defendants on liability matters ranging from foreclosures, contracts, bankruptcy, probate, business and property damage torts to consumer protection.

Bankruptcy

• Represented Chapter 7 Trustee in widely varied adversary litigation in areas of asset turnover, preferences, and fraud. Represented creditors in Chapters 7, 11 and 13 in areas of claims, stay relief and dischargeability. 

Court Admissions

• Kansas, 2003
• U.S. District Court, District of Kansas, 2003
• U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit, 2005

Honors

• Best Lawyers in America 2025®, Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, and Litigation – Bankruptcy 
• Best Lawyers in America 2024®, Banking and Finance Law, Business Organizations,  Commercial Transactions
• Kansas Bar Foundation "Fellow"
• American Bar Foundation “Fellow”
• Preeminent AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell
• Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars Edition, 2009-2017
• Kansas Bar Association “Outstanding Young Lawyer,” 2008
• Kansas Bar Association “Outstanding Service Award,” 2018
• Wichita Bar Journal “40 Under 40,” 2008
• Wichita Bar Association "President's Award," 2011 and 2019
• Wichita Bar Association Bar-o-Meter Co-Editor, 2016-2020

Professional Memberships

• Wichita Bar Association, Member: 2003-present; President 2023-2024; Board of Governors 2020-present; Young Lawyer’s President 2006-2007; Technology Committee Chair 2008-2011; Bar-O-Meter Committee 2010-Present Co-Editor 2016- present; Business Law Committee 2014-Present; Real Estate Committee 2014-Present; Technology Committee 2006-2015, 2019- Present; Bankruptcy Committee 2014- Present; “President-Elect 2022-2023”
• Kansas Bar Association, Member: 2003-present; Young Lawyer’s President 2008-2009, Board of Governors 2008-2009; 2020-2021
• American Bar Association, Member: 2003-present; Young Lawyer’s Division District Representative, Kansas and Missouri 2009-2011
• Kansas Bar Foundation, Board Member: 2013-2022; Executive Committee Member: 2015-2016; Secretary/Treasurer: 2018-2019; President: 2020-2021; IOLTA Committee Chair, 2018-2022

Community Involvement

• Information Network of Kansas Inc., Board of Directors 2014-2017; Treasurer 2016-2017
• Pittsburg State University, Sedgwick County Champion 2011-2019
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), Board Member 2006-2011
• Coach for LLS Team in Training Program, 2006-2014
• Junior Achievement community classroom volunteer, 2005-2007