Scott H. Nettles grew up in Holden, Louisiana.  He attended Tulane University in New Orleans where, in 2007, he graduated magna cum laude from the A.B. Freeman School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Management with majors in Finance and Legal Studies in Business.  Following graduation from Tulane University, Scott attended Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, where he was a recipient of the Dean’s Honor scholarship for his academic achievements and was a member of the Civil Law Society.  Scott graduated cum laude from Tulane Law School in 2010, obtaining a Juris Doctor and receiving a certificate in Civil Law.  While attending Tulane Law School, Scott served as an intern to the Governor’s Office of Executive Counsel and as an intern to the Honorable Judge Dawn Amacker for the 22nd Judicial District Court.

Following graduation from Tulane Law School, Scott was admitted to practice in all Louisiana State Courts and entered private practice, where he has focused primarily on the area of criminal defense.  He is a member of the Louisiana State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Baton Rouge Bar Association and the 21st JDC Bar Association.