Scott B. Mueller
Partner
Experience
Scott B. Mueller is a recognized leader in real estate law, known for resolving complex legal issues for a diverse range of clients, including commercial and residential property owners, developers, construction firms, contractors, mortgage lenders and servicers, as well as title insurance agents and underwriters. His practice spans the full spectrum of issues related to the use and transfer of property —from zoning and land use to ownership disputes, title defects, foreclosure actions, fraud, tax sales, and real estate-secured lending.
With a track record of successful outcomes, Scott is widely respected for his deep understanding of federal, state, and local real property laws, paired with a client-centered approach that prioritizes clear communication and practical solutions. He has successfully resolved thousands of title insurance claims and real estate-related cases, earning a reputation for both legal acumen and reliability.
In addition to his private practice, Scott served as senior counsel for a leading global agricultural lender, where he oversaw legal compliance and advanced strategic outcomes in areas such as secured transactions, loan underwriting, origination, and title work. This experience gives him a unique perspective on the needs of in-house counsel, allowing him to deliver legal services that emphasize risk mitigation, cost efficiency, and transparency.
Related Areas
Honors & Awards
Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Rating: AV Preeminent
40 and Under Hotlist, Benchmark Litigation, 2019-2020
Largest Defense Verdict of 2012, Missouri Lawyers Media, 2013
Background
Admissions
- Missouri
- Illinois
- Kansas
Education
- Saint Louis University School of Law, J.D., 2006
- Southern Illinois University, B.A., 2002
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Title Insurance Litigation Committee, 2016-20
- Chair
- Rising Chair
- Treasurer
- Publisher
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
- Real Property and Development Committee, Chair, 2025
- National Caucus of Title Insurance Litigators, Founder
Community Involvement
- Saint Louis University School of Law
- Associate Adjunct Professor for Real Estate Transactions Law
- Southern Illinois College of Liberal Arts
- Advisory Board
- Webster Groves Plan Commission, 2014-22
News & Knowledge
Publications & Events
- “Is Equitable Subrogation Dead for Lenders and Insurers in Missouri?” Journal of the Missouri Bar, August 2010
- “Illinois Appellate Court Holds Statute Bars Post-Confirmation Foreclosure Claims,” ABA Litigation Section, March 2021
- “Replacement Theory as a Viable Alternative to Equitable Subrogation; Distinguishing Between Fraud Based and Mistake Based CPL, Damages; Barring the “Mutual Mistake” Escape Hatch to Reformation,” ABA Title Litigation Committee Newsletter, 2015-16
RECENT INSIGHTS
September 15, 2025