Atty. Leighanne Scott

Atty. Leighanne Scott

Leighanne Scott is a lawyer practicing state and local tax, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law. Leighanne received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years.

Washington Washington 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Leighanne Scott at a glance

Leighanne Scott is a employment, ip, tax, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Admitted to practice in Connecticut (2006). Educated at Northwestern University (LL.M. Quinnipiac, 2006) and University of Massachusetts at Amherst (B.A., 2002). Active member of COST, Practitioner Partner, Council on State Taxation. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leighanne Scott is a lawyer practicing state and local tax, intellectual property, litigation and 1 other area of law
  • Leighanne received a B.A. degree from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Leighanne practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Leighanne Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Intellectual Property

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

Leighanne Scott is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Leighanne Scott is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Leighanne Scott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Leighanne Scott

Where is Leighanne Scott's law office located?
Leighanne Scott's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leighanne Scott handle?
Leighanne Scott focuses on employment, ip, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Leighanne Scott practiced law?
Leighanne Scott has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Leighanne Scott go to law school?
Leighanne Scott earned their education at (LL.M. Quinnipiac, 2006); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Leighanne Scott for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Quinnipiac
Northwestern University
- 2006
B.A.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Connecticut
Admitted: 2006

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