Partner | Workers’ Compensation & Personal Injury Attorney
Scott Wilson has been fighting for injured workers, accident victims, and families whose lives have been altered by serious injuries for over 25 years. Throughout his career, he has exclusively represented individuals harmed by workplace accidents and the negligence of others, earning a reputation as one of Missouri’s leading advocates in workers’ compensation and personal injury law.
As a partner of The Hines & Wilson Law Firm, Scott has dedicated his practice to helping injured individuals navigate complex legal and insurance systems while pursuing the compensation, medical treatment, and benefits they need to move forward. His experience spans workplace injury claims, catastrophic injury cases, motor vehicle accidents, and wrongful death matters, giving him a comprehensive understanding of the challenges clients face after a life-changing injury.
Scott’s commitment to excellence in workers’ compensation law has earned him one of the profession’s most prestigious distinctions: induction as a Fellow of the College of Workers’ Compensation Lawyers. Fellowship is reserved for attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement, integrity, leadership, and expertise in the practice of workers’ compensation law. The honor recognizes lawyers who have earned the respect of their peers, judges, and the legal community through their advocacy and dedication to the profession. Scott is among a select group of Missouri attorneys to receive this distinction. There have been only 25 lawyers decorated as Fellows of the College from Missouri, ever.
In addition to his work on behalf of injured clients, Scott is widely respected within the legal profession. He has served on the Board of Governors of the Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys for 20 years, helping advance the interests of injury victims throughout the state, and protecting their right to justice. He is also an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Boone County Bar Association, The Bar Association of Columbia, and The Missouri Bar.
Scott’s legal knowledge and advocacy have earned repeated recognition from national legal organizations. He has been selected to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100, an invitation-only distinction recognizing attorneys who demonstrate superior qualifications, trial results, leadership, and professional excellence. He has received this honor repeatedly throughout his career, reflecting a longstanding commitment to achieving results for injured clients.
Beyond the courtroom, Scott is dedicated to serving his community and supporting families affected by workplace tragedies. He served on the Board of KIDS’ CHANCE of Missouri, a nonprofit organization that provides scholarships to children of workers who have been seriously injured, permanently disabled, or killed on the job. His involvement reflects the same commitment that has defined his legal career: standing beside hardworking families when they need support the most.
Scott has also shares his knowledge with fellow attorneys and Judges as he is often invited to present at professional education programs and speaking engagements as an expert on personal injury and workers’ compensation cases. His contributions to legal education further reflect his standing as a trusted resource within Missouri’s legal community.
A graduate of the University of Missouri, Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1995 and his Juris Doctor degree in 1998. Since then, he has remained committed to one mission: helping injured people obtain the justice, benefits, and financial recovery they deserve.
When he is not advocating for clients or serving the legal community, Scott enjoys spending time with his family, attending Mizzou games, and serving on the Board of community organizations, but is most proud to be Girl Dad to two daughters.
Areas of Concentrated Experience:
- Missouri Workers’ Compensation Claims
- Permanent Total Disability Claims
- Workplace Accident Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Repetitive Trauma Injuries
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death Claims
- Serious and Catastrophic Injuries
