Atty. Ronald C. "Ron" Scott

Atty. Ronald C. "Ron" Scott

CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL ORDER OF THE PALMETTO (State of South Carolina's Highest Civilian Award) Life Fellow: South Carolina Bar Foundation Past Co-Chair: Class Gift and Reunion Committee, USC Law School Past Chair: SSF Section of the South Carolina Bar Association Past Member, House of Delegates: South Carolina Bar Association Leadership Columbia: Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership South Carolina: USC and Office of the Governor Past Member, Loan Administration Committee, Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas Past Member, Legislative Committee, Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas Dartmouth P

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About Ronald C. "Ron" Scott at a glance

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott is a real estate, estate litigation, foreclosure, and government attorney based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Scott & Corley PA. Admitted to practice in South Carolina, District Court and South Carolina, South Carolina Bar. Educated at The University of South Carolina (JD, 1976). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law (2026). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

CIVIC/PROFESSIONAL ORDER OF THE PALMETTO (State of South Carolina's Highest Civilian Award) Life Fellow: South Carolina Bar Foundation Past Co-Chair: Class Gift and Reunion Committee, USC Law School Past Chair: SSF Section of the South Carolina Bar Association Past Member, House of Delegates: South Carolina Bar Association Leadership Columbia: Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Leadership South Carolina: USC and Office of the Governor Past Member, Loan Administration Committee, Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas Past Member, Legislative Committee, Mortgage Bankers of the Carolinas Dartmouth Parents Donor, Class of 2011 Friends of Dartmouth Football (Parent ’11) Past Member: Board of Visitors, Medical University of South Carolina Past Co-Chairman: Young Lawyers Division, United Way Midlands Past President: National Society to Prevent Blindness of South Carolina Past Treasurer and Finance Chairman: Arthritis Foundation of South Carolina Past Foundation Board and Fundraising Chair: SC Commission for the Blind Shandon Baptist Church: Finance and Stewardship Committee (2004-2016) The Citadel Alumni Association: Life Member NAACP Freedom Fund Dinner: Past Honorary Co-Chairman NAACP of South Carolina – Life Member South Carolina Democratic Party, Committee of 100, Past Member South Carolina Republican Party, Capitol 100 Foundation, Past Advisory Board Past Non-Compensated/As Needed Advisor for then Deputy Director for Political Affairs – 40th P.O.T.U.S

Hammond School

  • Past Annual Fund Class Co-Chairman Hammond School: Past President, Board of Directors, Skyhawk Club Hammond School: Past Member, Board of Trustees Hammond School: Past Co-Chair, Annual Auction MILITARY Distinguished Military ROTC: U.S
  • Army Reserve Officer’s Program, 82nd Airborne Division, Ft
  • Bragg, North Carolina – The Citadel, Charleston, SC Graduate, US Army Adjutant General’s School, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana Honorable Discharge, Adjutant General’s Corps: United States Army Officer OTHER In keeping with his long family history of public, civic, and community service, Ron Scott is or has served as an officer, board member, committee member or in a leadership capacity for numerous state and local entities involving business, social, educational and charitable organizations
  • In addition, he and his firm seek to follow in the tradition of public service championed by his late father, the Honorable Robert C. Scott, Jr., and his late sister, Dr. Susan Scott Lynch, who were recipients of the Order of the Palmetto, the state’s highest civilian award
  • and also his mother, Dr. Louise T. Scott, a recipient of the Palmetto Patriot Award
  • In 2017 Ron Scott received the ORDER of the PALMETTO, the State of South Carolina's highest civilian award
  • The Mayor and City Council of Columbia also voted for October 12, 2017, to be "Ronald C Scott Day"

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ronald C. "Ron" Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in South Carolina →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in South Carolina →

Foreclosure Defense

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ronald C. "Ron" Scott is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ronald C. "Ron" Scott

Where is Ronald C. "Ron" Scott's law office located?
Ronald C. "Ron" Scott's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Scott & Corley PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald C. "Ron" Scott handle?
Ronald C. "Ron" Scott focuses on real estate, estate litigation, foreclosure, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
Where did Ronald C. "Ron" Scott go to law school?
Ronald C. "Ron" Scott earned their education at (JD, 1976).
How can I contact Ronald C. "Ron" Scott for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ronald C. "Ron" Scott received?
Ronald C. "Ron" Scott's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate; Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law.

Education

JD
The University of South Carolina
- 1976

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Creditors' and Debtors' Rights
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mortgage
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AMERICA'S TOP 100 ATTORNEYS (LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — SUPER LAWYERS (repeat)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA (repeat)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ORDER OF THE PALMETTO
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , State of South Carolina's highest civilian award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — White House Fellowship, Regional Finalist Award
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Most Outstanding Young Man Award, Columbia and South Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Board of Visitors, Medical University of South Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BEST LAWYERS IN THE MIDLANDS
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — BEST LAWYERS/BEST LAW FIRMS 2014 -2017 US NEWS & WORLD REPORT
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Martindale Hubbell (5.0 out 5.0)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Most Outstanding Young Men of America-3 time selection
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, Columbia (SC)
- 2018

Bar Admissions

South Carolina, District Court
South Carolina, South Carolina Bar

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