Atty. John Richard Scott

Atty. John Richard Scott

John Richard Scott is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, medical / hospital / dental malpractice, products liability and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Cleveland Cleveland 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About John Richard Scott at a glance

John Richard Scott is an Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1970) and Ohio (1986). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1969) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Greater Cleveland and Ohio State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Richard Scott is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, medical / hospital / dental malpractice, products liability and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • John practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Richard Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

John Richard Scott is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Ohio →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John Richard Scott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ohio →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Richard Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

John Richard Scott is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

John Richard Scott is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Richard Scott

Where is John Richard Scott's law office located?
John Richard Scott's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Richard Scott handle?
John Richard Scott focuses on probate, personal injury, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Richard Scott practiced law?
John Richard Scott has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did John Richard Scott go to law school?
John Richard Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact John Richard Scott for a consultation?
You can contact John Richard Scott directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John Richard Scott received?
John Richard Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa College of Law
- 1969
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1970
Ohio
Admitted: 1986

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