Scott Oberg
Scott is a partner in the Phoenix law firm of Onsager, Werner & Oberg, P.L.C. Prior to joining Onsager, Werner & Oberg, he was a partner with the Phoenix law firm of Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, P.L.C. Scott has been certified as a tax specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization since 1991, has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Southwest Super Lawyers and Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and is a Past Chair of the Tax Section of the State Bar of Arizona.
Education
New York University, LL.M. in Taxation, 1986
University of Arizona College of Law, J.D., With Distinction, 1985
Prentice Hall Tax Award
University of Arizona, B.S., Accounting & Finance, 1982
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Tax Section
- Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
- State Bar of Arizona
- Tax Section (Executive Council President, 2007 - 2008; Executive Council Member, 2000 - 2009)
- Probate and Trust Section
- Business Law Section
Community Affiliations
- The Neighborhood Christian Clinic (2002 - Present)
- Board of Directors (2002 - Present)
- Secretary (2003 - Present)
- Fiesta Bowl (1992 - 2000)
- Fiesta Bowl Committee Member (1996 - 2000)
- Fiesta Futures Committee Member (1994 - 1996)
- Bowl Volunteer (1992 - 2000)
Presentations and Publications
Scott has given presentations on various topics relating to tax and estate planning to national and local organizations, including the State Bar of Arizona, Lorman Education Services, Arizona School of Real Estate, Arizona Federal Tax Institute, Western Pension Conference, Arizona Society of Practicing Accountants and the Phoenix Tax Workshop. Scott has authored numerous articles on tax and estate planning topics.