Atty. John Scott Waters IV

Atty. John Scott Waters IV

Mr. John Scott Waters IV is a lawyer practicing health care, estate planning and probate, corporate law and 12 other areas of law.

New Albany New Albany 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John Scott Waters IV at a glance

John Scott Waters IV is a Member based in New Albany, Indiana, practicing at Waters, Tyler, Hofmann, Scott, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1980), Texas (1989), Kentucky U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1991), and Tennessee (2001). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Purdue University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in New Albany, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Scott Waters IV is a lawyer practicing health care, estate planning and probate, corporate law and 12 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices at Waters, Tyler, Hofmann, Scott, LLC in New Albany, IN

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Waters IV's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

John Scott Waters IV is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Indiana →

Trusts

John Scott Waters IV is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Indiana →

Probate

John Scott Waters IV is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Indiana →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John Scott Waters IV is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Scott Waters IV is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Scott Waters IV

Where is John Scott Waters IV's law office located?
John Scott Waters IV's law practice is located in New Albany, Indiana. The firm is Waters, Tyler, Hofmann, Scott, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Waters IV handle?
John Scott Waters IV focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has John Scott Waters IV practiced law?
John Scott Waters IV has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John Scott Waters IV go to law school?
John Scott Waters IV earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact John Scott Waters IV for a consultation?
You can contact John Scott Waters IV 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 Scott Waters IV received?
John Scott Waters IV's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1976

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1980
Texas
Admitted: 1989
Kentucky U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1991
Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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