Atty. Ronald C Scott

Atty. Ronald C Scott

Listed: Best Lawyers in America, Woodard/White, Inc. Aiken; Martindale Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys.

Columbia Columbia 65 yrs experience 65 year
Call (839) 238-9170 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Ronald C Scott at a glance

Ronald C Scott is a Firm Chairman based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Scott and Corley, P.A.. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1961), South Carolina (1976), U.S. District Court,District of South Carolina and U.S. Tax Court (1977), and United States Supreme Court (2011). Educated at The Citadel (B.S.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chairperson, Solo and Small Firm Section, formerly General Practice South Carolina House of Delegates, South Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Listed

  • Best Lawyers in America, Woodard/White, Inc. Aiken
  • Martindale Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys

Recipient

  • Most Outstanding Young Man of South Carolina, U.S
  • Jaycees, DSA
  • Most Outstanding Young Man of Columbia, Columbia Jaycees
  • White House Fellowship Regional Award
  • 2003 Businessman of the Year, NRCC
  • 2004 Ronald Reagan Gold Medal Recipient, BAC of NRCC
  • Past President, National Society to Prevent Blindness of South Carolina
  • Past Treasurer and Finance Chairman, Arthritis Foundation of South Carolina
  • Member, Board of Visitors and President's Council, Medical University of South Carolina
  • Former Special Advisor to late Executive Assistant to President of the United States
  • Former Honorary Counsel, Presidential Inaugural Committee
  • Former Trustee and President of the Athletic Club, Hammond School
  • Friends (Parent) of Dartmouth Football Club

Practice Areas Explained

Ronald C Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Ronald C Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Creditor Rights & Collections

Ronald C Scott is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in South Carolina →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Government & Administrative Law

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

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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 Scott

Where is Ronald C Scott's law office located?
Ronald C Scott's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Scott and Corley, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ronald C Scott handle?
Ronald C Scott focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Ronald C Scott practiced law?
Ronald C Scott has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Ronald C Scott go to law school?
Ronald C Scott earned their education at (B.S.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Ronald C Scott for a consultation?
You can contact Ronald C Scott 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 Ronald C Scott received?
Ronald C Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S.B.A.
The Citadel
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1961
South Carolina
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court,District of South Carolina and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2011

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