Atty. Douglas Presley Scott

Atty. Douglas Presley Scott

Douglas Presley Scott is a lawyer practicing wills law, estate planning law, business planning law and 2 other areas of law. Douglas Presley received a M.A. degree from George Washington University in 1968, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Annandale Annandale 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Presley Scott at a glance

Douglas Presley Scott is a wills, family law, estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Annandale, Virginia. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1984). Educated at George Mason University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and George Washington University (M.A. George, 1968). Serands clients in Annandale, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas Presley Scott is a lawyer practicing wills law, estate planning law, business planning law and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas Presley received a M.A. degree from George Washington University in 1968, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • Douglas Presley practices in Annandale, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Presley Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Douglas Presley Scott is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Virginia →

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

Douglas Presley Scott is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas Presley Scott is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Douglas Presley Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Douglas Presley Scott is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Annandale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Presley Scott

Where is Douglas Presley Scott's law office located?
Douglas Presley Scott's law practice is located in Annandale, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Presley Scott handle?
Douglas Presley Scott focuses on wills, family law, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Douglas Presley Scott practiced law?
Douglas Presley Scott has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Douglas Presley Scott go to law school?
Douglas Presley Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (M.A. George, 1968).
How can I contact Douglas Presley Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University School of Law
- 1984
M.A. George
George Washington University
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1984

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