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SCOTT B. POOR

“I grew up in rural Southwest Kansas where I was taught the importance of hard work.  I was taught to help people and serve the community.  Lawyers take an oath to faithfully defend the rights of others.   I take this oath very seriously.  I am privileged to be associated with such an extraordinary team of professionals.

Scott B. Poor was Corporate Counsel, Assistant Secretary and Director of Investor Relations for Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., the nation’s largest publicly traded ethanol company. He served as Corporate Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Bio Process Algae LLC, an ARRA-funded algae technology firm.

Scott B. Poor worked for the Kansas City law firm of White Goss Bowers Marsch Schulte and Weisenfels LLP. He was an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas. Scott B. Poor served one term as Executive Director and General Counsel for the Republican Party of Kansas.

In 2004, the National Journal named him a “Rising Star” in Kansas politics. Scott is the former Chairman of the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board and is a proud graduate of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) program.  Scott B. Poor also serves on the Board of Directors of KANZA Bank and the Kansas Business Hall of Fame.

PRACTICE AREAS:

Managing Member Scott B. Poor has extensive experience and expertise in Criminal Defense, Administrative Defense, Professional Licensure Defense and Civil Rights matters.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Corporate Counsel/Director of Investor Relations, Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE)
    • 2007–2010
  • Assistant Attorney General, State of Kansas
    • 2000–2003

EDUCATION:

  • University of Tulsa, College of Law; J.D.
    • 1999
  • Kansas State University; M.R.C.P.
    • 1997
  • Southern Methodist University; B.A. English
    • 1993

MEMBERSHIPS & APPOINTMENTS:

  • American Bar Association
    • Vice-Chairman, Young Government Lawyers Committee
      • 2001
    • Chairman, Young Government Lawyers Committee
      • 2001
  • Kansas Bar Association
    • 2000–Present
  • Wichita Bar Association
    • 2000–Present
  • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    • 2023–Present
  • Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
    • 2024–Present
  • Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board
    • Member
      • 2010–2013
    • Chairman
      • 2012–2013
  • Topeka Planning Commission
    • Member
      • 2002–2005
  • Topeka Landmarks Commission
    • Member
      • 2000–2003
    • Chairman
      • 2003
  • Topeka Board of Zoning Appeals
    • Member
      • 2000–2002

Scott B. Poor is licensed to practice law in the State of Kansas, State of Missouri, Federal District of Kansas, Federal District of Western Missouri and the U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.