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Atty. Scott Joseph Harris

Atty. Scott Joseph Harris

Scott J. Harris is a dedicated legal professional focusing on defending professionals and businesses facing challenges from state governmental agencies.

Beverly Hills Beverly Hills 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Joseph Harris at a glance

Scott Joseph Harris is a Member based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at S J Harris Law. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and ip. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2005) and Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore B.A. (—). Active member of Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Bar Associations. Serands clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott J. Harris is a dedicated legal professional focusing on defending professionals and businesses facing challenges from state governmental agencies
  • Formerly a Deputy Attorney General with the California Department of Justice, he represented numerous licensing agencies under the Department of Consumer Affairs and served the People of California
  • His role as Liaison Deputy for the Licensing Section afforded him the unique skills to manage cases involving professional licensing discipline, license applications, petitions for reinstatement, administrative appeals, and Writ of Mandamus in the Superior Court
  • In addition to professional licensing, Scott has extensive experience in general business and personal civil litigation, as well as representing clients in state criminal court proceedings
  • Scott is passionate about Administrative Law and Professional License Defense, drawing on years of insight gained from both prosecuting and defending licensed professionals
  • As an Adjunct Professor at Loyola Law School, he focuses on Administrative Law and Appellate Advocacy, earning recognition as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for seven consecutive years
  • With degrees from Johns Hopkins University and Loyola Law School, Scott is adept at navigating complex legal landscapes to provide outstanding advocacy for his clients

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Joseph Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

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Probate

Scott Joseph Harris is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Scott Joseph Harris is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Scott Joseph Harris is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Joseph Harris

Where is Scott Joseph Harris's law office located?
Scott Joseph Harris's law practice is located in Beverly Hills, California. The firm is S J Harris Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Joseph Harris handle?
Scott Joseph Harris focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Joseph Harris practiced law?
Scott Joseph Harris has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Scott Joseph Harris go to law school?
Scott Joseph Harris earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (—).
How can I contact Scott Joseph Harris for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 2005
Johns Hopkins University of Baltimore B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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