Scott Peterson

Scott is an experienced real estate and business professional with an extensive background representing individuals and companies on a broad range of matters.

He currently serves as General Counsel for the Colorado Association of REALTORS® (CAR), the state’s largest real estate trade association. CAR is dedicated to serving more than 30,000 REALTOR members and 30 local associations statewide.

As General Counsel, Scott is responsible for advising the CAR Board of Directors, Leadership Council and the CAR CEO on legal matters related to the Association's businesses. In addition, he provides legal support and education directly to CAR members and the state's local REALTOR® associations through the CAR Legal Hotline and education events. Finally, Scott advocates for the Association and REALTOR® interests in legal matters involving third partiessuch as vendors, contractors, and state regulatory agencies.

Scott is admitted to practice law in California (1998) and Colorado (1999). He is also a licensed Colorado real estate broker. Since beginning his career, Scott has successfully represented clients in several hundred real estate and business transactions. He has previously worked as an attorney in both private practice and in-house capacities. In addition, he has worked as a commercial real estate broker for both international and local real estate brokerage firms.

Scott is a graduate of the University of Southern California and the University of San Francisco School of Law.