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J. Scott Killough is a Member based in Tyler, Texas, practicing at J. Scott Killough, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Tax Court (1986) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas (1986). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1985) and Drake University (B.S.B.A. Southern, 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Smith County Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Member, Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section) Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants. Serands clients in Tyler, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. J. Scott Killough is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, estate administration law and 11 other areas of law
- J. received a B.S.B.A. degree from Drake University in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
- J. practices at J. Scott Killough, P.C. in Tyler, TX
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J. Scott Killough is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
J. Scott Killough is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
J. Scott Killough is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
J. Scott Killough is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tyler are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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