Scott Robbins has practiced law in Poplar Bluff since 1996, providing practical, straightforward counsel to individuals, businesses, public entities, and rural communities throughout Southeast Missouri. He takes a thoughtful approach to legal problems, carefully considering both the immediate issue and its longer-term consequences so clients can make informed decisions and protect their interests. Scott has tried numerous civil and administrative cases before judges and juries and has handled multiple appeals.

Scott’s practice includes rural utilities, workers’ compensation, real estate, business and commercial law, probate, estate planning, adoptions, and general litigation. He is particularly experienced in representing Missouri rural water and sewer districts, including helping organize new districts, advising boards on governance and operations, assisting with legislation affecting rural utilities, and representing districts and municipalities in complex legal matters. He has presented educational programs for the Missouri Rural Water Association and provided pro bono legal assistance in the formation of the Missouri Association of Sewer Districts.
 
Scott is a Life Fellow of The Missouri Bar Foundation and currently serves as President-elect of The Missouri Bar. He was elected to the Missouri Bar Board of Governors in 2017 and previously served ten years on the Missouri Bar Client Security Fund, including three years as Chair. In 2025, he received the President’s Award from then-Missouri Bar President Shelly Dreyer. His other professional recognition includes the CALI Award for Excellence in Local Government and recognition by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as an “Up & Coming Lawyer” in 2006.
 
Outside his law practice, Scott is active in the Poplar Bluff community. He serves as a deacon at Westwood Baptist Church and chairs the Board of Directors of The Timothy Foundation. Scott and his wife, Devona, have two adult children.
 
Areas of Practice:
Rural Utilities + Workers’ Compensation + Estate Planning +
Business & Commercial Law + Real Estate + Probate + Adoptions + General Litigation