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Scott S. Bethune

Davis, Bethune & Jones, L.L.C. • Kansas City, MO
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Contact

Email
info@dbjlaw.net
Phone
816-643-3674
Address
Kansas City, MO, 64105, US

Professional

Bar Admissions
Missouri1988Kansas1989Tennessee1995U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit1989U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit1989U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri1988U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri1988U.S. District Court District of Kansas1988

About

Scott S. Bethune is a seasoned attorney with over 37 years of legal experience, practicing at Davis, Bethune & Jones, L.L.C. in Kansas City, Missouri. His extensive expertise spans a variety of complex legal areas, including Product Liability, FELA (Federal Employers Liability Act), Railroad Crossing Litigation, Automobile and Tractor-Trailer Litigation, Professional Negligence, and Mass Tort Litigation. Scott's deep understanding of the intricacies of these practice areas enables him to effectively advocate for his clients, ensuring their rights are protected and their voices are heard. Admitted to the bars of Missouri, Kansas, and Tennessee, as well as several federal courts, Scott combines his comprehensive legal knowledge with a client-centered approach. He is dedicated to providing personalized attention to each case, meticulously crafting strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of his clients. Scott's commitment to excellence and his relentless pursuit of justice have earned him a reputation as a trusted legal advisor and fierce advocate. At Davis, Bethune & Jones, he leverages his wealth of experience to guide clients through the complexities of litigation, striving for optimal outcomes with integrity and professionalism. Whether representing individuals or businesses, Scott's unwavering dedication to achieving justice reflects his profound belief in the rule of law and the importance of accountable representation.

Credentials

Education
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law, Kansas City, Missouri, 1988 | University of Tennessee, Martin

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
The POWER List for Personal Injury Law, 2022 | Fellow, 2023 | Best of the Bar, 2023 | Missouri and Kansas “Super Lawyer” Recognition, 2023 | Stetson Law – In recognition of an unwavering commitment to protecting the right to trial by jury, training generations of trial lawyers, and supporting the profession in both word and deed, 2018, 2023 | 2022 President’s Award for outstanding service to the KCMBF, 2023 | Recognized in The Best Lawyers® in America 2023 for work in: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, 2023 | "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO, 2023 | "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO, 2022 | The POWER List for Personal Injury Law 2021, 2021 | 2021, 2020 | 2020, 2020 | 2020, 2018 | "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO , Best Lawyers® , 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO , Best Lawyers® , 2017 | "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Kansas City, MO , Best Lawyers® , 2017
Associations
American Board of Trial Advocates (Member, Past President, Western Missouri/Eastern Kansas Chapter) | Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys (ARLA) (Member) | Litigation Counsel of America (Fellow) | Trial Law Institute (Member) | Diversity Law Institute (Member)
Updated: May 25, 2026