Atty. Scott Maurice Porter

Atty. Scott Maurice Porter

Mr. Scott Maurice Porter is a lawyer practicing corporate governance advice, emerging companies, corporate governance and 5 other areas of law.

San Francisco San Francisco 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Maurice Porter at a glance

Scott Maurice Porter is a Practice Support Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1997) and Utah (2019). Educated at University of California at Berkeley School of Law (J.D., 1997) and Stanford University (B.A., 1994). Active member of Bar Association of San Francisco American Bar Association. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Scott Maurice Porter is a lawyer practicing corporate governance advice, emerging companies, corporate governance and 5 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1994, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Scott practices at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Maurice Porter's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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International Law

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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 San Francisco 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 Maurice Porter

Where is Scott Maurice Porter's law office located?
Scott Maurice Porter's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Maurice Porter handle?
Scott Maurice Porter focuses on business, m&a, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Maurice Porter practiced law?
Scott Maurice Porter has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Scott Maurice Porter go to law school?
Scott Maurice Porter earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Scott Maurice Porter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California at Berkeley School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1994

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997
Utah
Admitted: 2019

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