Atty. James Edward Scott

Atty. James Edward Scott

James Edward Scott is a lawyer practicing securities regulation, banking regulation, appeals and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from Georgetown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Edward Scott at a glance

James Edward Scott is a business, securities, insurance, appellate, and entertainment attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1973), Pennsylvania (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1986). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1972) and Georgetown University (B.S.F.S., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Edward Scott is a lawyer practicing securities regulation, banking regulation, appeals and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from Georgetown University in 1969, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • James practices in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

James Edward Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

James Edward Scott is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Massachusetts →

Insurance Law

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

James Edward Scott is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Massachusetts →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James Edward Scott is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Edward Scott

Where is James Edward Scott's law office located?
James Edward Scott's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Edward Scott handle?
James Edward Scott focuses on business, securities, insurance, appellate, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has James Edward Scott practiced law?
James Edward Scott has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did James Edward Scott go to law school?
James Edward Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S.F.S., 1969).
How can I contact James Edward Scott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Edward Scott received?
James Edward Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1972
B.S.F.S.
Georgetown University
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1973
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
California
Admitted: 1988
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2000
West Virginia
Admitted: 2009
Virginia
Admitted: 2015

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