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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 has an extensive legal and governmental affairs background. He previously served as Corporate Counsel, Assistant Secretary, and Director of Investor Relations for Green Plains Renewable Energy, Inc., the nation’s largest publicly traded ethanol company. He was also Corporate Counsel and Director of Government Affairs for Bio Process Algae LLC, an ARRA-funded algae technology firm.

Earlier in his career, Scott practiced law at the Kansas City firm White Goss Bowers Marsch Schulte & Weisenfels LLP and served as an Assistant Attorney General for the State of Kansas. He also held the role of Executive Director and General Counsel for the Kansas Republican Party.

Recognized as a “Rising Star” in Kansas politics by the National Journal in 2004, Scott has been actively involved in state leadership. He is a former Chairman of the Kansas Real Estate Appraisal Board and a graduate of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) program. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for 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.