Atty. Scott Everett Colton

Atty. Scott Everett Colton

Scott Everett Colton is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt, corporate & incorporation and 1 other area of law. Scott received a degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 20 years.

New York New York 20 Years Experience 20 year
Call (516) 969-8270

Profile Summary

About Scott Everett Colton at a glance

Scott Everett Colton is an Attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on formation and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in New York (2006). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law (JD, 2005) and University of Virginia (—). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Everett Colton is a lawyer practicing antitrust & trade law, bankruptcy & debt, corporate & incorporation and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Scott practices at Paul Hastings LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Everett Colton's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Everett Colton

Where is Scott Everett Colton's law office located?
Scott Everett Colton's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Everett Colton handle?
Scott Everett Colton focuses on formation, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Scott Everett Colton practiced law?
Scott Everett Colton has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Scott Everett Colton go to law school?
Scott Everett Colton earned their education at (JD, 2005); (—).
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Education

JD
University of Virginia School of Law
- 2005
University of Virginia
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2006

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