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Michael D. Scott is a tax, environmental, and energy attorney based in Madison, Wisconsin. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1989). Educated at Indiana University (J.D., 1988) and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in Madison, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Atty. Michael D. Scott is a lawyer practicing energy / utilities, environmental / natural resources, tax
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 1981, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Michael practices in Madison, WI
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Scott's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Michael D. Scott is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Michael D. Scott is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Wisconsin →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Michael D. Scott is one of 32,699 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Madison are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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