Atty. Scott Laurence Whitaker
Phi Kappa Phi; Pi Mu Epsilon. Member, University of Florida Law Review-Articles Staff and Senior Research Assistant, 1975-1976.
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Scott Laurence Whitaker is a Senior Counsel based in Gainesville, Florida, practicing at Folds Walker, LLC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on probate, family law, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1976), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1977), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1979), and District of Columbia (1980). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1976) and University of South Florida (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Eighth Judicial Circuit (Member, Judicial Nominating Commission, 1990—) and American Bar Associations The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Gainesville, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Phi Kappa Phi
- Pi Mu Epsilon
- Member, University of Florida Law Review-Articles Staff and Senior Research Assistant, 1975-1976
Author
- "Constitutional Law: Right of Adequate Psychiatric Treatment-An Illusory Guarantee for the Dangerous Patient," 27 U. Fla
- L. Rev 295, 1974
- Law Clerk, Hon. Wm
- Terrell Hodges, U.S
- District Judge, Middle District of Florida, 1976-1978
Member
- Board of Trustees, Florida United Methodist Children's Home, 1985—
- Conference Legal Advisory Council 1986— and Board of Trustees 1989—, Florida Annual Conference of United Methodist Church
- Board of Visitors, Duke University Divinity School, 1989—
- Alachua County Planning Commission, 1983-1985
- Member, Examination Committee, U.S
- District Court, Northern District of Florida
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Scott Laurence Whitaker is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Gainesville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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