Atty. J. Scott Burris

Atty. J. Scott Burris

J. Scott Burris is a lawyer practicing architects & engineers, e-discovery, professional liability & services and 10 other areas of law.

Las Vegas Las Vegas 22 yrs experience 22 year
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About J. Scott Burris at a glance

J. Scott Burris is an Of Counsel based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Wilson Elser. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, zoning, securities, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Utah (2004), Supreme Court of Utah U.S. District Court, Districts of Nevada U.S. District Court, Districts of Col (2004), Nevada (2007), and Supreme Court of Nevada (2007). Educated at University of Utah (—). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations Nevada Bar Association Utah Bar Association. Serands clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • J. Scott Burris is a lawyer practicing architects & engineers, e-discovery, professional liability & services and 10 other areas of law
  • J. received a degree from University of Utah, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • J. practices at Wilson Elser in Las Vegas, NV

Practice Areas Explained

J. Scott Burris's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

J. Scott Burris is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Nevada →

Land Use & Zoning

J. Scott Burris is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Nevada →

Securities Law

J. Scott Burris is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Nevada →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Nevada

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Scott Burris

Where is J. Scott Burris's law office located?
J. Scott Burris's law practice is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The firm is Wilson Elser. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Scott Burris handle?
J. Scott Burris focuses on real estate, ip, zoning, securities, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Nevada.
How long has J. Scott Burris practiced law?
J. Scott Burris has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did J. Scott Burris go to law school?
J. Scott Burris earned their education at (—).
How can I contact J. Scott Burris for a consultation?
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Education

University of Utah
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Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2004
Supreme Court of Utah U.S. District Court, Districts of Nevada U.S. District Court, Districts of Col
Admitted: 2004
Nevada
Admitted: 2007
Supreme Court of Nevada
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 2008
Colorado U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2009

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