Atty. M. Scott Barrett

Atty. M. Scott Barrett

M. Scott Barrett is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer class actions, taxation law and 2 other areas of law.

Bloomington Bloomington 46 yrs experience 46 year
Call (317) 463-9719 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About M. Scott Barrett at a glance

M. Scott Barrett is a probate, estate planning, tax, class action, and litigation attorney based in Bloomington, Indiana. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana (1980), New York (1981), and U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1980) and Goshen College (B.A. Economics, 1972). Serands clients in Bloomington, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • M. Scott Barrett is a lawyer practicing litigation, consumer class actions, taxation law and 2 other areas of law
  • M. received a B.A. degree from Goshen College in 1972, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • M. practices in Bloomington, IN

Practice Areas Explained

M. Scott Barrett's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

M. Scott Barrett 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.

M. Scott Barrett is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Tax Law

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

M. Scott Barrett is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Indiana →

Class Action

M. Scott Barrett is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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

M. Scott Barrett is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Bloomington 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 M. Scott Barrett

Where is M. Scott Barrett's law office located?
M. Scott Barrett's law practice is located in Bloomington, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Scott Barrett handle?
M. Scott Barrett focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has M. Scott Barrett practiced law?
M. Scott Barrett has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did M. Scott Barrett go to law school?
M. Scott Barrett earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A. Economics, 1972).
How can I contact M. Scott Barrett for a consultation?
You can contact M. Scott Barrett 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.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University
- 1980
B.A. Economics
Goshen College
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1980
New York
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Distr
Admitted: 1995
Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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