Atty. James J Scott

Atty. James J Scott

Mr. James J Scott is a lawyer practicing real estate law, construction law, land use law and 3 other areas of law.

Ledgewood Ledgewood 40 yrs experience 40 year
Call (848) 828-3138 Book Appointment

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About James J Scott at a glance

James J Scott is a real estate, zoning, construction, litigation, and environmental attorney based in Ledgewood, New Jersey. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1986), New York (2011), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Seton Hall University (J.D., 1986) and Rutgers College, Rutgers University (B.A. Rutgers, 1976). Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association. Serands clients in Ledgewood, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James J Scott is a lawyer practicing real estate law, construction law, land use law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Rutgers College, Rutgers University in 1976, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • James practices in Ledgewood, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

James J Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J Scott 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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Land Use & Zoning

James J Scott is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New Jersey →

Construction Law

James J Scott is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

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

James J Scott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New Jersey →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James J Scott is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Jersey →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J Scott

Where is James J Scott's law office located?
James J Scott's law practice is located in Ledgewood, New Jersey. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J Scott handle?
James J Scott focuses on real estate, zoning, construction, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has James J Scott practiced law?
James J Scott has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did James J Scott go to law school?
James J Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Rutgers, 1976).
How can I contact James J Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University
- 1986
B.A. Rutgers
Rutgers College, Rutgers University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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