CONCENTRATION
Scott is a senior shareholder of the Davis Brown Law Firm in the Litigation Division. He has a general practice in but not limited to litigation matters, concerning construction litigation, business litigation, administrative matters and insurance defense, including personal injury, dram shop, and damage to property. Scott is the current Vice President of the Firm's Board of Directors.
PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION
• BV Distinguished™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell. The BV certification mark is an excellent rating for a lawyer with more experience.
• Des Moines Business Record Forty Under 40, class of 2001
• Great Plains Super Lawyers 2009 & 2011, Business Litigation
• Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute’s A. Arthur Davis Distinguished Community Leadership Award, 2009
• Iowa Influencer, Campaigns & Elections, April 2011 issue
SUMMARY
Scott has represented clients in numerous contract and construction matters and the amounts sought by the opposing parties have, on occasion, exceeded $1,000,000. Scott has also successfully litigated multiple jury and bench trials involving contract and insurance defense matters.
REPRESENTATIVE ENGAGEMENTS
Recently, Scott represented a bidder for a government contract in an administrative matter. The matter ultimately went to trial and Scott's client successfully obtained a government contract in excess of $3,000,000.
MEMBERSHIP
• Iowa State Bar Association Board of Governors
• Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party (2006-2009)
• Democratic National Committee, Member for Iowa
• Delegation Chair for the Iowa Delegation to the 2008 Democratic National Convention
• President of the Polk County Bar Association Board of Directors (2008)
• Link Associates Board of Directors
• Chair of the Polk County Compensation Board
• Former President of the 21st Century Forum
• Leadership Iowa Graduate (1999-2000)
• Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Graduate (2001-2002)
• Fort Des Moines Historical Museum Board of Directors
OF NOTE
After receiving his undergraduate degree, and prior to attending law school, Scott served for several years as an aide to United States Senator Tom Harkin in Washington, D.C.
PERSONAL
Scott and his wife, Elizabeth, have two children, Alexandra and Joseph.
Resources
Scott M. Brennan Joins West Des Moines Leadership Academy
10/21/2009 - Davis Brown attorney Scott M. Brennan was selected to the 2009-10 West Des Moines Leadership ...Scott M. Brennan Awarded Greater Des Moines Leadership A. Arthur Davis Distinguished Community Leadership Award
06/24/2009 - Davis Brown Law Firm attorney Scott M. Brennan received the Greater Des Moines Leadership ...The Davis Brown Law Firm Congratulates Scott M. Brennan for 15 Years of Service
09/23/2008 - Scott Brennan was recognized by members of the firm Board of Directors and Staff. Scott is ...Scott Brennan Named President Polk County Bar Assocation
07/28/2008 - Davis Brown attorney Scott Brennan has been named President of the Polk County Bar Association ...Scott Brennan Interviewed in The Grinnell Magazine
02/18/2008 - Scott Brennan was interviewed in The Grinnell Magazine about his role as the Chair of the Iowa ...
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