Atty. Michael Scott Williams

Atty. Michael Scott Williams

Mr. Michael Scott Williams is a lawyer practicing business, tax, estate planning and 4 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (445) 263-0001 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Michael Scott Williams at a glance

Michael Scott Williams is a trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and poa attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1990), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1992), and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Fairfield University (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Scott Williams is a lawyer practicing business, tax, estate planning and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Fairfield University in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Michael practices in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Scott Williams's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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

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 Williams is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

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

Michael Scott Williams is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Power of Attorney

Michael Scott Williams is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Scott Williams

Where is Michael Scott Williams's law office located?
Michael Scott Williams's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Scott Williams handle?
Michael Scott Williams focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Michael Scott Williams practiced law?
Michael Scott Williams has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Michael Scott Williams go to law school?
Michael Scott Williams earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact Michael Scott Williams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Fairfield University
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

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