Atty. A. Scott McKellar
Scott grew up in Jackson, North Carolina, the county seat of Northampton County, and has served as county attorney for Northampton since 2014. Scott joined Battle Winslow in 2001 and has practiced extensively in Bankruptcy Law, where he has represented businesses, banks, individuals and Chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy matters pending under Chapter 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, including obtaining relief from the automatic stay, contested Chapter 11 and 13 plan representation and related creditors’ rights litigation, the prosecution and defense of preference and fraudulent
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About A. Scott McKellar at a glance
A. Scott McKellar is a Member based in Rocky Mount, North Carolina, practicing at Battle, Winslow, Scott & Wiley, P.A.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, construction, foreclosure, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2001). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2001) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1997). Active member of North Carolina and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Rocky Mount, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott grew up in Jackson, North Carolina, the county seat of Northampton County, and has served as county attorney for Northampton since 2014
- Scott joined Battle Winslow in 2001 and has practiced extensively in Bankruptcy Law, where he has represented businesses, banks, individuals and Chapter 7 trustees in bankruptcy matters pending under Chapter 7, 11 and 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code, including obtaining relief from the automatic stay, contested Chapter 11 and 13 plan representation and related creditors’ rights litigation, the prosecution and defense of preference and fraudulent transfer actions, and appellate litigation before the North Carolina federal District Courts and the Fourth Circuit
- In 2013, Scott became a Certified Specialist in Business and Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the North Carolina State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and by the American Board of Certification
- In addition, he serves as a successor Chapter 7 Trustee for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- Scott has broad state court civil litigation experience and maintains an active foreclosure, collections and construction law practice focusing on creditors’ rights
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
A. Scott McKellar is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
A. Scott McKellar is one of 95,723 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in North Carolina →
A. Scott McKellar is one of 36,357 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in North Carolina →
A. Scott McKellar is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in North Carolina →
A. Scott McKellar is one of 39,028 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Rocky Mount are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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