Scott N. Rasmussen

Scott N. Rasmussen is an experienced attorney focusing on corporate and commercial matters. He has been with the firm since 1987 and has spent his career helping businesses, financial institutions, and individuals navigate complex legal needs. Scott concentrates on drafting and negotiating legal documents, supporting clients through transactions, and guiding them through business, financial, and real estate decisions with clarity and dependable legal judgment.

Scott earned his J.D. from Columbia Law School and completed his B.A., magna cum laude, in History at the University of Utah. During his undergraduate studies, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi, reflecting his strong academic performance. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his analytical approach to corporate transactions, estate planning structures, and commercial documentation.

Throughout his career, Scott has assisted clients with business establishment and structuring, preparing agreements that define the rights and responsibilities of partners, shareholders, and members. He drafts a wide range of estate planning instruments, including trusts, wills, and related documents for personal and charitable planning. He also represents financial institutions in commercial lending, regulatory matters, mergers, acquisitions, and real estate transactions, ensuring compliance and well-structured deals.

Scott N. Rasmussen’s practice also includes negotiating and drafting real property agreements, business acquisition documents, licensing contracts, development agreements, and commercial financing instruments. His long experience allows him to manage simple and complex transactions with the same level of detail and professionalism. Whether advising on business growth, financial operations, or long-term planning, Scott provides reliable guidance rooted in decades of focused commercial and corporate legal work.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen, P.C.
• Member, Utah State Bar
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Utah
• New York

Education

• Columbia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Utah
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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