Atty. Scott A. Elliott
Scott Elliott has more than 40 years of experience practicing law in the state of South Carolina, where he has been licensed since 1977. He began his legal career as a prosecutor for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office before going into private practice in 1982.
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Scott A. Elliott is a Shareholder based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Elliott & Elliott, P.A.. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1977) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1977). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1977) and University of South Carolina College of Journalism (B.A. Journalism, 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott Elliott has more than 40 years of experience practicing law in the state of South Carolina, where he has been licensed since 1977
- He began his legal career as a prosecutor for the South Carolina Attorney General's Office before going into private practice in 1982
- In 1996, he founded Elliott & Elliott, P.A. with his wife who has since retired
- He has appeared before South Carolina State and Federal Courts including the South Carolina Supreme Court and the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Public Service Commission, the Workers Compensation Commission, the Administrative Law Court and other state administrative agencies
- In addition, he has represented clients in dozens of hearings before the Public Service Commission
- Scott and Mary Elliott reside in Columbia, South Carolina and have three expensive children
- When Mr. Elliott isn't practicing law, he buys and sells real estate
- Activities & Affiliations - South Carolina Bar Association - Richland County Public Defender Board, Former Chair - South Carolina Public Service Commissioner, 1999-2000 - Richland County Department of Social Services Board - Babcock Center Board of Directors, Former Chair - Glenforest School Board, Chair - Forest Acres Rotary Club, Former President - Gills Creek Watershed Association, Stewardship Committee - Eastminster Presbyterian Church, Former Clerk of Session - Richland County Republican Party Chair, 1986-1997
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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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