Atty. Robert Scott McWhorter

Atty. Robert Scott McWhorter

Robert Scott McWhorter is a lawyer practicing financial services and bankruptcy, employment, healthcare and 6 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Sacramento Sacramento 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About Robert Scott McWhorter at a glance

Robert Scott McWhorter is a employment, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, and litigation attorney based in Sacramento, California, practicing at Buchalter. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1993) and California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District (2003). Educated at Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Chicago (B.A. University, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Michigan State Bar of California. Serands clients in Sacramento, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Robert Scott McWhorter is a lawyer practicing financial services and bankruptcy, employment, healthcare and 6 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Chicago in 1990, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Robert practices at Buchalter in Sacramento, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Scott McWhorter's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Robert Scott McWhorter is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Robert Scott McWhorter is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in California →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Robert Scott McWhorter is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Scott McWhorter

Where is Robert Scott McWhorter's law office located?
Robert Scott McWhorter's law practice is located in Sacramento, California. The firm is Buchalter. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Scott McWhorter handle?
Robert Scott McWhorter focuses on employment, business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Robert Scott McWhorter practiced law?
Robert Scott McWhorter has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Robert Scott McWhorter go to law school?
Robert Scott McWhorter earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A. University, 1990).
How can I contact Robert Scott McWhorter for a consultation?
You can contact Robert Scott McWhorter 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 Robert Scott McWhorter received?
Robert Scott McWhorter's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University Law School
- 1993
B.A. University
University of Chicago
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1993
California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. District Court, Eastern District
Admitted: 2003

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