R. Scott Kennard

Practice areas

Creditor Debtor Rights: Consumer, Creditor Debtor Rights: Business

Focus areas

Collections

R. Scott Kennard serves as the managing partner at the Nelson-Kennard law firm located in McClellan, California. With an extensive career spanning over 36 years, Mr. Kennard holds a prominent position as a top-tier trial attorney, offering exceptional guidance and assistance to a diverse clientele of consumer and commercial creditor grantors. His expertise extends across the broader Sacramento metropolitan area and beyond, as he adeptly addresses intricate legal obstacles.

Throughout his impressive legal journey, Mr. Kennard has achieved notable triumphs in advocating for the interests and rights of both regional and national financial entities, including automotive finance firms, credit unions, direct lenders, and leasing companies. His endeavors have resulted in securing favorable resolutions for his clients’ legal concerns related to creditor/debtor rights, all while prioritizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Recognized for his exceptional professionalism and dedicated service, Mr. Kennard garners consistent acclaim from his colleagues. His satisfied clients readily provide testimonials and referrals, praising his personalized and attentive counsel, as well as his steadfast commitment to ensuring positive outcomes.

Graduating in 1980 from the University of San Diego, Mr. Kennard attained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in 1984. During his time there, he earned an American Jurisprudence Award for his focused study of creditor’s rights and debtor’s remedies, alongside other accolades celebrating his exceptional academic accomplishments.

Mr. Kennard holds licenses to practice law in Washington, California, and Washington, D.C. He actively participates in various professional associations, including the Sacramento County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and The State Bar of California, underscoring his commitment to his field.