Atty. John L. Scott, Jr

Atty. John L. Scott, Jr

John L. Scott, Jr is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & commercial restructuring, commercial litigation and disputes, financial industry group.

New York New York 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About John L. Scott, Jr at a glance

John L. Scott, Jr is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2003). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Columbia University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John L. Scott, Jr is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy & commercial restructuring, commercial litigation and disputes, financial industry group
  • John received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1996, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

John L. Scott, Jr's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Scott, Jr 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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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 New York 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John L. Scott, Jr

Where is John L. Scott, Jr's law office located?
John L. Scott, Jr's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John L. Scott, Jr handle?
John L. Scott, Jr focuses on business, bankruptcy, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has John L. Scott, Jr practiced law?
John L. Scott, Jr has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did John L. Scott, Jr go to law school?
John L. Scott, Jr earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
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Education

J.D.
Fordham University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2003

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