Lawyers with Artistic License: Scott T. Lindsey

Lawyers Artistic License:

Scott T. Lindsey

BY HEATHER G. SOWALD

Scott Lindsey has come a long way from his self-described days as a catatonically shy youth to being someone who enjoys engaging with people and entertaining them through his musical talents.

Scott is a proud seventh-generation Ohioan who grew up in Columbus and attended Columbus Alternative High School, an arts and college-prep magnet school. He began piano lessons at age five and expanded his musical repertoire during high school, playing saxophone in the jazz band and orchestra, playing a variety of woodwinds for musicals and even taking on the kettle drums for holiday concerts.

As a young teen, Scott began volunteering at COSI, an experience that changed his life. He ran a variety of presentations for the visitors, including the electrostatic generator and “high tech” shows. This, he says, really helped him overcome his shyness and that otherwise, he could never have been an attorney. He attended Purdue University, playing in their concert band while majoring in industrial engineering. At OSU Law School (J.D. 1996), he met his wife, Heather Robinson, now an assistant Franklin County prosecutor. They have two sons, Evan, age 20, and Grant, age 14.

Immediately after law school, Scott, who had always wanted to follow in his father Thomas’ footsteps as an attorney, joined him at Lindsey Law Office LLC in Upper Arlington, where they concentrate on estate planning and taxation matters. He laughingly reports that clients say, “That’s what your father told me!” although he also says they have very different personalities, a nice balance that has allowed their partnership to be conflict-free for 25 years.

Scott has been very active with the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, including serving as its President. He believes deeply in their mission serving the children of Central Ohio. The club meets for a weekly lunch

Scott has been very active with the Kiwanis Club of Columbus, including serving as its President. He believes deeply in their mission serving the children of Central Ohio. The club meets for a weekly program and speaker, and Scott often plays background piano during lunch.

program and speaker, and Scott often plays background piano during the group’s lunch.

In 2010, attorney Ron Cook encouraged Scott to learn the ukulele and join the fledgling “Kiwanis Club of Columbus Mighty Ukulele Orchestra.” For many years, this five-member band entertained club members and residents in retirement homes. Their repertoire of hundreds of songs leaned heavily on The Great American Songbook, but also included modern adaptations. They performed three to four new programs each year. Scott raves about Ron being such a powerhouse starting and maintaining the band, along with his arrangements for the group which blends the sounds of all five sizes of ukulele, from soprano to bass.

Scott has participated in Pelotonia every year since its start in 2009, having completed the 100-mile ride four times. Scott is also an avid birder, photographer and amateur astronomer. Scott plans to continue playing the ukulele, singing and playing the piano to entertain his family and friends. He looks forward to learning more about photography, adding landscapes to his repertoire and extending his astrophotography. Someday, he hopes to take his music and hobbies on the road in an RV or maybe even building a home observatory!

Photo by Scott T. Lindsey

Heather G. Sowald, Esq.

Sowald Sowald Anderson Hawley & Johnson hsowald@sowaldlaw.com