Atty. Scott Joseph Rizzo
Mr. Scott Joseph Rizzo is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law.
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Scott Joseph Rizzo is a Ballantyne One based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, probate, criminal defense, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (2000), North Carolina (2006), Georgia (2021), and Tennessee (2024). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 2000) and Syracuse University (B.S., 1994). Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Scott Joseph Rizzo is a lawyer practicing estate planning, probate, criminal defense and 4 other areas of law
- Scott received a B.S. degree from Syracuse University in 1994, and has been licensed for 26 years
- Scott practices in Charlotte, NC
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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 Charlotte 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 andnue, 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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