Atty. Scott Burger
Scott represents both buyers and sellers in commercial real estate closings, including drafting purchase and sale contracts, evaluating title matters, and drafting closing documents. He assists small businesses and entrepreneurs with business formation, commercial lease reviews, and general legal advice for starting and running their businesses.
Contracts & More Attorney · Serving Asheville, NC · 17+ Years Experience
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About Scott Burger at a Glance
Scott Burger is an Attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Allen Stahl + Kilbourne. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on contracts, trademark, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2009). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D. Intellectual, 2009) and University of Michigan (B.A. History, 2006). Serves clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Burger
- Scott represents both buyers and sellers in commercial real estate closings, including drafting purchase and sale contracts, evaluating title matters, and drafting closing documents
- He assists small businesses and entrepreneurs with business formation, commercial lease reviews, and general legal advice for starting and running their businesses
- Scott also works with craft breweries, wineries and distilleries in every stage of their life cycles, but focusing in particular on start-ups, including entity selection and formation, lease review and negotiation, trademark clearance and registration, and alcoholic beverage licensing/permitting
- Scott was raised in Okemos, Michigan and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan where he obtained a Bachelor's degree in history
- He continued his education and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan
- While at MSU Law, Scott was an Articles Editor of the Journal of International Law and the Treasurer of the Intellectual Property Law Society
- His article entitled Eradication of a Secondary Infringer's Safe Havens: The Need for a Multilateral Treaty Addressing Secondary Liability in Copyright Law was published by the Journal following his graduation (18 Mich
- St. J. Int'l L. 143 (2009)
- Scott is licensed to practice law in North Carolina, a member of the North Carolina Bar Association (Real Property, Business, and Intellectual Property Sections), the Forsyth County Bar Association/31st Judicial District Bar and the American Bar Association
- He is also a Certified Beer Server in the Cicerone Certification Program
- In his spare time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Christa, their two daughters, Mia and Kylie, and their two dogs, Yost and Maizey
- He spent Fall of 2013 and 2014 coaching JV Boys Soccer at Bishop McGuinness High School and volunteered as a youth soccer coach with the Winston-Salem Optimist Club
- He also enjoys watching Michigan football and basketball, golfing, and playing soccer and other sports as much as his schedule (and knees) allows
- Scott is located in our Winston-Salem office
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Burger's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Burger handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Asheville.
Contracts in Asheville
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Trademark Law in Asheville
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Business & Corporate Law in Asheville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott Burger is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →
Real Estate Law in Asheville
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott Burger is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →
Intellectual Property in Asheville
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Scott Burger is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Asheville
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Asheville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Asheville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Asheville-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Asheville Choose Scott Burger
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott Burger's practice in the field of contracts, trademark, business, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Burger brings 17+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, trademark, and business, Scott Burger can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Asheville
A Asheville-based practice means Scott Burger attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Scott Burger Handles in Asheville
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Scott Burger directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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