Scott G. Buchanan


Retired
Phone:  (515) 295-3565
Fax:  (515) 295-2158
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Legal Assistant:  Darci Borisy

Areas of Practice

  • Litigation

  • Municipal Law

  • Employment  Law

Bar Admissions

  • Iowa, 1986

  • Northern District of Iowa, 1986

  • Southern District of Iowa, 1986

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Cir.,1999

Scott has been practicing law since 1986. Outside the courtroom, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Sandy, their children, and grandchildren. He is an avid pilot and devotes significant time to various civic causes. Scott and Sandy are deeply committed to the cultivation of Algona’s cultural environment and are often involved in the production of local arts events including numerous gallery exhibits and stage productions.

Education

  • University of Iowa, B.G.S.

  • University of Iowa, J.D. with distinction, 1986

Honors and Awards

  • Deans List, 1982-84

  • Jusge Roy Stephenson Trial Advocacy Competition Team Member (1 of 4)

  • Iowa Law Review, Associate Editor, 1985-86

  • Iowa Public Justice Award, 1998, awarded by Iowa Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA)

  • Rolland Grefe Pro Publico Award - 2012, Iowa State Bar Association

Pro Bono Activities

  • Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission

  • Iowa Supreme Court Disciplinary Board

  • Iowa Legal Aid, President (2003-05)

  • Haggard-Twogood Charitable Trust, Trustee

  • Iowa Presenters Network

  • Iowa Cultural Coalition

  • National Society of Arts and Letters