Scott Peatross helps clients with civil litigation and with cases involving probate law, including decedent’s estates of all sizes, as well as trusts, guardianships and conservatorships. Scott’s background includes years of representing transportation companies, small businesses, and insurers in a variety litigated cases, plus experience in Probate Court matters dating back to the beginning of his law practice in 1996. The Shelby County Probate Court judges nominated Scott in 2005 to serve as Shelby County’s first Public Administrator in the Probate Court, a position that he still holds. In that position, he is entrusted with administering probate cases that are often among the most difficult because of contentious litigation or problems created by a previous fiduciary. Scott balances his professional life with time spent as an avid runner, gardener, father and husband.