Atty. James Scott Patterson
Mr. James Scott Patterson is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, employment law and 6 other areas of law.
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James Scott Patterson is a Shareholder based in Plano, Texas, practicing at Spencer Fane, LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991) and District of Columbia (1996). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1991) and Baylor University (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas Bar Association (Member, Intellectual Property Law Section) State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Plano, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James Scott Patterson is a lawyer practicing business, corporate law, employment law and 6 other areas of law
- James received a B.B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
- James practices at Spencer Fane, LLP in Plano, TX
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James Scott Patterson 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.
James Scott Patterson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James Scott Patterson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Plano 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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