Atty. Debra Kaye Scott

Atty. Debra Kaye Scott

Ms. Debra Kaye Scott is a lawyer practicing labor, employment discrimination, litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Debra Kaye Scott at a glance

Debra Kaye Scott is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Petree & Scott. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, real estate, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1989), Louisiana (1991), and Georgia (1994). Educated at University of Nebraska (J.D., 1988) and Doane College (B.A., 1985). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Debra Kaye Scott is a lawyer practicing labor, employment discrimination, litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Doane College in 1985, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Debra practices at Petree & Scott in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Kaye Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Debra Kaye Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

Debra Kaye Scott is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Georgia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Debra Kaye Scott is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Debra Kaye Scott

Where is Debra Kaye Scott's law office located?
Debra Kaye Scott's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Petree & Scott. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Kaye Scott handle?
Debra Kaye Scott focuses on discrimination, employment, real estate, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Debra Kaye Scott practiced law?
Debra Kaye Scott has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Debra Kaye Scott go to law school?
Debra Kaye Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Debra Kaye Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Nebraska
- 1988
B.A.
Doane College
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Nebraska
Admitted: 1989
Louisiana
Admitted: 1991
Georgia
Admitted: 1994

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