Atty. R. Scott Gardner

Atty. R. Scott Gardner

R. Scott Gardner is a lawyer practicing estate planning, workers' compensation, negligence-bi/pi defense and 11 other areas of law.

Sedalia Sedalia 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About R. Scott Gardner at a glance

R. Scott Gardner is a Member based in Sedalia, Missouri, practicing at Gardner, Gardner & Gardner LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1983) and U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1983). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1983) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Pettis County (President, 1992-1993), Kansas City Metropolitan and American Bar Associations The Missouri Bar Association of Defense Trial Attorneys Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers Defense Research Institute Estate Planning Society of Kansas City. Serands clients in Sedalia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • R. Scott Gardner is a lawyer practicing estate planning, workers' compensation, negligence-bi/pi defense and 11 other areas of law
  • R. received a B.S. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • R. practices at Gardner, Gardner & Gardner LLP in Sedalia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

R. Scott Gardner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases R. Scott Gardner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

R. Scott Gardner is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

R. Scott Gardner is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Missouri →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

R. Scott Gardner is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

R. Scott Gardner is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

R. Scott Gardner is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sedalia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about R. Scott Gardner

Where is R. Scott Gardner's law office located?
R. Scott Gardner's law practice is located in Sedalia, Missouri. The firm is Gardner, Gardner & Gardner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does R. Scott Gardner handle?
R. Scott Gardner focuses on trusts, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has R. Scott Gardner practiced law?
R. Scott Gardner has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did R. Scott Gardner go to law school?
R. Scott Gardner earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact R. Scott Gardner for a consultation?
You can contact R. Scott Gardner directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has R. Scott Gardner received?
R. Scott Gardner's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Vanderbilt University
- 1983
B.S.
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1983

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