Atty. M. David Scott

Atty. M. David Scott

Mr. M.

Columbia Columbia 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About M. David Scott at a glance

M. David Scott is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir (2000). Educated at University of South Carolina School of Law (Political Science, 2000) and University of South Carolina School of Law (B.A. Political, 1989). Active member of Richland and Lexington County Bar Associations South Carolina Bar South Carolina Trial Lawyer Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. M. David Scott is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, driving while intoxicated, drugs and narcotics and 4 other areas of law
  • M. David received a B.A. degree from University of South Carolina School of Law in 1989, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • M. David practices in Columbia, SC

Practice Areas Explained

M. David Scott's Areas of Practice

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

DUI / DWI Defense

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Drug Crimes

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Wrongful Death

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Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. David Scott

Where is M. David Scott's law office located?
M. David Scott's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. David Scott handle?
M. David Scott focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, wrongful death, criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has M. David Scott practiced law?
M. David Scott has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did M. David Scott go to law school?
M. David Scott earned their education at (Political Science, 2000); (B.A. Political, 1989).
How can I contact M. David Scott for a consultation?
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Education

Political Science
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 2000
B.A. Political
University of South Carolina School of Law
- 1989

Bar Admissions

South Carolina U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Cir
Admitted: 2000

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