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Atty. Scott Michael Stanton

Atty. Scott Michael Stanton

Scott Michael Stanton is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and 14 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

San Diego San Diego 33 Years Experience 33 year
Call (858) 947-6235

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About Scott Michael Stanton at a glance

Scott Michael Stanton is a Partner based in San Diego, California, practforg at Morrison & Foerster LLP. They haand 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in California (1993). Educated at University of California, Davis, School of Law (J.D., 1993) and Stanford University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Scott Michael Stanton is a lawyer practicing business law, mergers & acquisitions, capital markets and 14 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Scott practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA

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Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are goandrned by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically fwithd in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controandrsy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand 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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Scott Michael Stanton's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Morrison & Foerster LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profwith page.
How long has Scott Michael Stanton practiced law?
Scott Michael Stanton has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
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Scott Michael Stanton earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1988).
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Scott Michael Stanton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Davis, School of Law
- 1993
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1993

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