Scott Pullins

Scott Pullins

Ohio Lawyer & Public Affairs Counselor

Columbus, Ohio Area

Current
  • Member, Expert Network, Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs at Gerson Lehrman Group
  • General Counsel at Ohio Coal Association
  • Elections Counsel at Ohio Provider Resource Association
  • Attorney & Counselor at Law at Pullins Law Firm
  • Founding Director at Pullins Group LLC
Past
  • Chairman & CEO at Ohio Taxpayers Association
  • Executive Vice President & General Counsel at Ohio Car Rental Association
  • Special Assistant at Franklin County Auditor
  • Deputy County Auditor at Athens County Auditor
  • Summer Intern at Meigs County Probate and Juvenile Court
  • Work Study - Department of Political Science at Ohio University
Education
  • Capital University Law School
  • The Ohio State University
  • Ohio University
  • Meigs High School
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Scott Pullins’s Summary

Mr. Pullins is a prominent Ohio lawyer, public affairs consultant and entrepreneur. He is frequently called upon to advise clients on complex legal, business and public policy issues.

He worked for over ten years as the head of Ohio's only statewide, taxpayer organization and served as a top advisor to former House Speaker Larry Householder. Mr. Pullins served as a consultant to Ohio Members of Congress Jean Schmidt in 2005, Jim Jordan in 2006, and Bob Latta in 2007.

He has appeared as a guest or been interviewed by the Fox News Channel, Court TV, the Ohio News Network Radio and TV, Ohio Public TV and Radio, Clear Channel Radio, National Public Radio, and Ohio ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX TV Affiliates. He has been interviewed or had guest columns appear in every major Ohio newspaper, several national newspapers and most other daily and weekly newspapers throughout Ohio.

Mr. Pullins' boutique law firm and public affairs practice is located in the historic downtown of Mount Vernon, Ohio in Knox County. His focus includes election law, trade association law, internet law, energy issues, healthcare, collections, asset protection, and complex business and personal litigation.

Scott Pullins’s Specialties:

medicaid, energy, coal, election law, campaign finance, FEC matters, Political Action Committees, Copyright, trade associations, fieldwork, automated phone calls, government relations, political campaigns, grassroots, lobbying, lobbyist, grassroots campaigns, grasstops, ballot issues, referendums, complex litigation, taxes, taxation, ohio taxes, ohio taxpayers association, tobacco taxes, tobacco tax, excise tax, smokeless tobacco, tobacco, indian gaming, gaming, gambling.


Scott Pullins’s Experience

  • General Counsel

    Non Stop Digital Services Central LLC

    (Business Supplies and Equipment industry)

    January 2009Present (7 months)

    Since our establishment we have been providing repair, service, sales, OEM, custom manufacturing, engineering and distribution of broadband products for the industrial and retail industry. We are currently performing these services for many of leading cable providers in the America’s with other broadband organizations (including Satellite, DSL and Wireless Broadband Providers and Manufacturers) making up the remainder of our customer base.

  • Member, Executive Forum

    Coleman Research Group

    (Privately Held; Financial Services industry)

    November 2008Present (9 months)

    Coleman Research Group, Inc. (CRG) is a primary research firm focused on an "expert matching model" dedicated to providing institutional investors with access to top industry professionals. Based on client needs, CRG carefully manages correspondence between industry experts and those who seek industry information using its proprietary software, Knowledge Broker™.

  • Member, Society of Industry Leaders

    Vista Research

    (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Financial Services industry)

    April 2008Present (1 year 4 months)

    The Society of Industry Leaders (SIL) is a carefully selected global network of industry professionals and thought leaders. SIL Members are connected to Vista Research Inc. clients, usually through telephone and in-person consultations, and are compensated for their time. SIL Members receive several benefits to membership including insight and knowledge sharing with institutional investors, monetary compensation, networking opportunities and discounts on McGraw-Hill publications and Standard & Poor's Industry Reports.

    Society of Industry Leaders Members represent a wide range of industries within the following verticals, including: TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom), Energy/Industrials, Healthcare, Retail/Consumer, Basic Materials, Financial Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Hospitality, Leisure & Gaming.

  • Member, Expert Network, Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs

    Gerson Lehrman Group

    (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Financial Services industry)

    October 2006Present (2 years 10 months)

    The GLG Legal, Economic & Regulatory Affairs Practice provides customized access to a global network of over 9,000 lawyers, lobbyists, former government officials and regulators, policy analysts, economists, academics, and journalists.

    These leading experts provide a mosaic of perspectives on legal, political, economic, and regulatory issues that drive company valuations and country investment prospects.

  • General Counsel

    Ohio Coal Association

    (Utilities industry)

    July 2004Present (5 years 1 month)

    The Ohio Coal Association is a trade association dedicated to representing Ohio’s coal industry. As a united front, the Association is committed to advancing the development and utilization of Ohio coal as an abundant, economic and environmentally sound energy source.

  • Elections Counsel

    Ohio Provider Resource Association

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    July 2004Present (5 years 1 month)

    Founded in 1974, OPRA is a non-profit organization that represents community-based providers of services to individuals with disabilities. At the beginning of de-institutionalization, OPRA supported efforts to move Ohio's citizens with MR/DD from large state-operated institutions into small, privately owned, community-based residential settings. Today, while still offering community-based services in supervised residential settings, we also are providing individualized supports to adults and children in their own homes, as well as vocational and employment assistance.

  • Attorney & Counselor at Law

    Pullins Law Firm

    (Legal Services industry)

    November 2003Present (5 years 9 months)

    A boutique law firm.

  • Founding Director

    Pullins Group LLC

    (Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Public Policy industry)

    1992Present (17 years)

    An Ohio based firm that provides public affairs, public relations, and business services.

  • Chairman & CEO

    Ohio Taxpayers Association

    (Public Policy industry)

    June 1995January 2007 (11 years 8 months)

    Ohio's only statewide, pro-taxpayer organization.

  • Executive Vice President & General Counsel

    Ohio Car Rental Association

    (Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

    January 2004December 2004 (1 year)

  • Special Assistant

    Franklin County Auditor

    (Government Agency; 51-200 employees; Government Administration industry)

    April 1990May 1992 (2 years 2 months)

    Top aide to the Franklin County Auditor.

  • Deputy County Auditor

    Athens County Auditor

    (Government Agency; 11-50 employees; Government Administration industry)

    December 1987March 1990 (2 years 4 months)

    Oversaw the Personal Property Tax Division.

  • Summer Intern

    Meigs County Probate and Juvenile Court

    (Government Agency; 1-10 employees; Government Administration industry)

    June 1985September 1987 (2 years 4 months)

  • Work Study - Department of Political Science

    Ohio University

    (Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)

    September 1986June 1987 (10 months)


Scott Pullins’s Education

  • Capital University Law School

    JD , Law , 19992003

  • The Ohio State University

    BA , Political Science , 19931997

  • Ohio University

    Political Science 19861990

    Activities and Societies:
    Member - Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, Member Ohio University Student Senate, President - Ohio University College Republican Club, Chairman - Ohio College Republican Federation
  • Meigs High School

    19821986


Additional Information

Scott Pullins’s Websites:

Scott Pullins’s Interests:

golf, shooting, gardening, republican politics, conservative politics,

Scott Pullins’s Groups:

National Rifle Association, New Albany Shooting Range, American Association for Justice, Knox County Bar Association, Ohio Bar Association, The Federalist Society, State of Ohio Bloggers Alliance, former chairman - Ohio College Republican Federation, Ohio League of Young Republican Clubs, College Republican National Committee, Ohio Republican Party, Knox County Republican Party., Capital University Law School, Leadership Institute, Council Member - Gerson Lehrman Group, DCI Group,, Forbes Campaign, go big network, blogger, mount vernon ohio, knox county,

  •    TheVanguard.Org
  •    A U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs Group
  •    GLG Gerson Lehrman Group
  •    Vista Research
  •    Ohio State University Alumni Association
  •    The Gerson Lehrman Group
  •    Vista Research - Standard & Poor
  •    Gerson Lehrman Group
  •    Gerson Lehrman Group Councils
  •    Link'd Republicans
  •    The Ohio State University Alumni Association
  •    Linking Ohio
  •    OU Alumni (6,000+ members)
  •    Ohio University
  •    The Ohio State University Alumni Assoc.
  •    Buckeye Alumni Network
  •    Legal Blogging
  •    The Ohio State University Alumni
  •    Ohio University Alumni Gather Here...
  •    Solo Attorney Practitioner's Forum
  •    Buckeyes
  •    HAPPY LAWYERs
  •    Ohio Linked
  •    The Grassroots Forum
  •    Gerson Lehrman Group Council Members
  •    The Ohio 200 Linked
  •    Capital University
  •    American Association for Justice
  •    Ohio Solo and Small Firm Attorneys
  •    Pickens Plan Supporters
  •    Ohio Business Network
  •    Capital University Law School Alumni Group
  •    Lawyer Marketing 2.0
  •    College Republicans
  •    Cleveland, Ohio Small Firm/Solo Attorney Network
  •    Advocacy 2.0

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