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J Scott RhodesEthics & Professional Responsibility Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.
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(866) 642-8931
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Phoenix, AZ, 85004-2554, US
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**J. Scott Rhodes – Managing Attorney at Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C.** Based in Phoenix, Arizona, J. Scott Rhodes serves as the Managing Attorney at Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C., where he is a pivotal member of the firm’s Management Committee. With a distinguished career in legal ethics and corporate governance, Mr. Rhodes brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his practice, ensuring that clients receive top-tier legal representation. Mr. Rhodes is renowned for his expertise in advising attorneys and law firms on a variety of ethical issues, including State Bar complaints, fee disputes, disciplinary matters, and bar admission processes. His deep understanding of legal ethics and professional responsibility makes him a trusted advisor for legal professionals navigating complex regulatory landscapes. In addition to his practice, Mr. Rhodes has been recognized for his contributions to the legal community. In 2011, he was appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court to the Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee, where he plays a critical role in shaping recommendations regarding attorney examination, admissions, and the lawyer discipline process. Furthermore, he was a member of the Arizona Supreme Court's Attorney Discipline Task Force, which undertook a comprehensive review of the state’s attorney regulation system, leading to significant reforms implemented in 2011. Mr. Rhodes has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including being named Phoenix Administrative Lawyer of the Year in 2011 and Phoenix Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Lawyer of the Year in 2013 by *The Best Lawyers in America®*. He was honored with the 2010 Member of the Year Award by the State Bar of Arizona, and he holds an AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Since 2009, he has consistently been listed in *The Best Lawyers* in several practice areas, including Administrative/Regulatory Law and Legal Malpractice Law. With his extensive background and commitment to legal excellence, J. Scott Rhodes is a formidable advocate for his clients, dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal practice in Phoenix and beyond.
Credentials
Education
1995 Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1980 Yale University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
French
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2014 Categories: Ethics, Administrative, Legal Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers in America 2013 Phoenix Ethics & Professional Responsibility Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America 2013 Administrative, Professional Liability, Utilities & Defense Law, Southwest Super Lawyers 2011 Phoenix Administrative Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers in America N/A AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Publications
2013 Arizona Supreme Court, No. SB-12-0040-R In the Matter of RICHARD B. JOHNSON (2013) 2009 Arizona Supreme Court, No. SB-08-0119-D In the Matter of JANET WHITE-STEINER (2009) 2005 Arizona Supreme Court, No. SB-05-0135-D In the Matter of NANCY E. DEAN (2005) 2003 Arizona Supreme Court, No. SB-03-0007-D In the Matter of WALTER E. MOAK (2003) 2000 Arizona Supreme Court, No. SB-00-0096-D In the Matter of WILLIAM J. WALKER (2000)
Associations
American Bar Association Member, Antitrust Law, Center for Professional Responsibility State Bar of Arizona Chair, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee Association of Professional Responsibility Lawyers Member 2009 - 2010 Arizona Supreme Court Member, Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee
Speaking
2013 Gurstel Chargo, PA 2013 Ethics CLE 2013 Continuing Legal Education, State Bar of Arizona Candor, Courtesy & Confidences: Common Courtroom Conundrums 2013 Continuing Legal Education, State Bar of Arizona Fee Simple 2013 Continuing Legal Education, Continuing Legal Education, State Bar of Arizona Candor, Courtesy & Confidences: Common Courtroom Conundrums 2013 CIP & Arizona Counties Civil Deputies Association Sixteenth Annual Public Practice Legal Seminar
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Updated: May 25, 2026