Scott graduated from Towson State University (now known as Towson University) summa cum laude in 1984 and from the University of Maryland School of Law with honors in 1988. He was admitted to the Maryland Bar in December of 1988 and later became a member of the Washington, D.C. bar in 1995. Like John and Eric, Scott has been given Mardindale-Hubbell's highest rating, AV, which, according to Mardindale Hubbel's rating system, shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence, that he has practiced law for many years, and is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.

Scott handles personal injury, workers' compensation, and social security disability matters, among others.

He is an active member of the Baltimore County Bar Association and is the former Chair of the Lawyer Referral Committee and writes occasional articles for The Advocate, the Baltimore County Bar Association newsletter. He is also a member of the Maryland State Bar Association and the Maryland Association for Justice.

For more than 20 years, Scott has been a member of the J. Dudley Digges Inn of Court in Baltimore City, an organization where prominent lawyers and judges from all over the State of Maryland meet monthly to discuss issues in the practice of law. He was honored by that organization as Pupil of the Year in 1992-1993. He has also participated in mock appellate arguments, mock arbitrations, and other presentations at the Inn. Mr. Scherr has also lectured on topics relating to handling personal injury cases at the Nuts and Bolts of Civil Practice in the District Court for Baltimore City seminar sponsored by the Young Lawyer's Division of the Bar Association of Baltimore City.

Scott grew up in Pikesville and still lives there today with his wife and two daughters. He is active in his community and previously served as President of the Summit Chase Townhouse Association, Inc., his local homeowner's association, and remains on the Board.