Atty. Michael Scott Pelley

Atty. Michael Scott Pelley

Mr. Michael Scott Pelley is a lawyer practicing corporate, probate, probate litigation and 11 other areas of law.

Sherman Sherman 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Pelley at a glance

Michael Scott Pelley is a wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business attorney based in Sherman, Texas. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Texas US Tax Court (1976), Texas Eastern District Court (1987), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Northern District Court (1991). Educated at George Washington University School of Law (LLM Baylor, 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Grayson County Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections of: Taxation Estate Planning and Probate) Texas Bar Foundation. Serands clients in Sherman, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Michael Scott Pelley is a lawyer practicing corporate, probate, probate litigation and 11 other areas of law
  • Michael has been licensed for 50 years
  • Michael practices in Sherman, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Pelley's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Michael Scott Pelley is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →

Trusts

Michael Scott Pelley is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →

Probate

Michael Scott Pelley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →

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.

Michael Scott Pelley is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael Scott Pelley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Scott Pelley

Where is Michael Scott Pelley's law office located?
Michael Scott Pelley's law practice is located in Sherman, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Pelley handle?
Michael Scott Pelley focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Scott Pelley practiced law?
Michael Scott Pelley has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Michael Scott Pelley go to law school?
Michael Scott Pelley earned their education at (LLM Baylor, 1976).
How can I contact Michael Scott Pelley for a consultation?
You can contact Michael Scott Pelley 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 Michael Scott Pelley received?
Michael Scott Pelley's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LLM Baylor
George Washington University School of Law
- 1976

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas US Tax Court
Admitted: 1976
Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1987
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1991

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