LAWYER PROFILE

Scott Andress

USA 2026

Balch & Bingham LLP

Ranked in 1 practice area

Gaming & Licensing

Mississippi

8 years ranked

About

Provided by Balch & Bingham LLP

Practice Areas

Gaming

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Governance

Career

Scott Andress possesses extensive experience counseling on corporate and transactional matters. His practice regularly focuses on gaming law. Since the infancy of the Mississippi gaming industry, Scott has represented clients in areas of permitting and approvals, regulatory compliance, transactional and lending matters, and site legality and patron dispute litigation. His work has garnered respect among gaming regulatory agencies, and he has served on the Board of Trustees of the International Association of Gaming Advisors. Scott is also skilled in general corporate and transactional work, including business organization, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, debt and equity financing transactions, and commercial real estate. In all matters, Scott is highly responsive and attuned to the needs of his clients, always striving to deliver holistic solutions.

Professional Memberships

International Association of Gaming Advisors, Board of Trustees, 2013 -2018

International Masters of Gaming Law

American Bar Association - Business Law Section, Gaming Law Committee, Co-Chair of the Commercial Gaming Subcommittee, 2007 - 2008

Mississippi Bar Association, Chair of the Gaming Law Section, 2008 - 2009

Key sectors

Leisure and Hospitality

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Guide to the USA

Gaming & Licensing - Mississippi

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Scott Andress of Balch & Bingham LLP is a well-respected corporate lawyer who is held in particularly high esteem for his impressive depth of expertise in the gaming sector. Clients regularly turn to him for advice on securing regulatory approvals, financing matters and broader commercial issues, alongside additional strengths in contentious work.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Scott is always responsive and levelheaded. He understands all of our business needs and is always aware of the big picture when providing counsel.
Gaming & LicensingChambers Guide to the USA
Scott goes above and beyond expectation. He takes the time to understand all components of anything sent to him for review and evaluation.
Gaming & LicensingChambers Guide to the USA
Scott Andress is a great strategic thinker, communicator and dedicated professional.
Gaming & LicensingChambers Guide to the USA
Scott provides a great service to his clients and the gaming industry overall.
Gaming & LicensingChambers Guide to the USA