Atty. John Clifton Scott

Atty. John Clifton Scott

John Clifton Scott is a lawyer. John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Albany Albany 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About John Clifton Scott at a glance

John Clifton Scott is a Member based in Albany, New York, practicing at John Clifton Scott. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in New York (1987). Educated at Antioch School of Law , University of the District of Columbia (J.D., 1984) and State University of New York at Albany (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Clifton Scott is a lawyer
  • John received a B.A. degree from State University of New York at Albany in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • John practices at John Clifton Scott in Albany, NY

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

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John Clifton Scott has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
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Education

J.D.
Antioch School of Law , University of the District of Columbia
- 1984
B.A.
State University of New York at Albany
- 1978

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1987

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