Atty. David Scott Phillips
Mr. David Scott Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, private capital and 8 other areas of law.
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David Scott Phillips is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1996). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (J.D. Notes, 1996) and Washington and Lee University B.A. magna cum laude; Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Professional Activities As an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University School of Law, David teaches an M&A seminar class to third-year law students. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. David Scott Phillips is a lawyer practicing corporate, mergers & acquisitions, private capital and 8 other areas of law
- David received a B.A. degree from Washington and Lee University, and has been licensed for 30 years
- David practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Atlanta, GA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
David Scott Phillips is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →
David Scott Phillips is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Georgia →
David Scott Phillips is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Georgia →
Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.
David Scott Phillips is one of 2,772 cannabis attorneys indexed nationally. Browse cannabis attorneys in Georgia →
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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