Atty. Scott E. Garwood
Scott E. Garwood is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning and 7 other areas of law.
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About Scott E. Garwood at a glance
Scott E. Garwood is a Partner based in Decatur, Illinois, practicing at Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson & Sly, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2002). Educated at University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (J.D. Agriculture, 2002) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.S. Agriculture, 1999). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Decatur, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scott E. Garwood is a lawyer practicing probate, real estate, estate planning and 7 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1999, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Scott practices at Samuels, Miller, Schroeder, Jackson & Sly, LLP in Decatur, IL
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Scott E. Garwood is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Scott E. Garwood is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Illinois →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Scott E. Garwood is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott E. Garwood is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott E. Garwood is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Decatur are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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