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About Scott E. Allen at a glance
Scott E. Allen is a wills, divorce, child custody, family law, and estate planning attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1994). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 1994) and North Carolina State University (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Scott E. Allen is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, child custody, child support and 8 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.A. degree from North Carolina State University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
- Scott practices in Raleigh, NC
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Scott E. Allen is one of 32,113 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Scott E. Allen is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in North Carolina →
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Scott E. Allen is one of 167,063 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in North Carolina →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Scott E. Allen is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
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 Raleigh 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.
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