Atty. Scott Michael Taggart

Atty. Scott Michael Taggart

Scott Michael Taggart is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, antitrust/competition, securities enforcement and 1 other area of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Washington Washington 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Scott Michael Taggart at a glance

Scott Michael Taggart is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dechert Llp. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on white collar, securities, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (2008) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at Edinburgh University (LL.M., 2003) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Michael Taggart is a lawyer practicing securities & investment fraud, antitrust/competition, securities enforcement and 1 other area of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Scott practices at Dechert LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Michael Taggart's Areas of Practice

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

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is Scott Michael Taggart's law office located?
Scott Michael Taggart's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Dechert Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Michael Taggart handle?
Scott Michael Taggart focuses on white collar, securities, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Scott Michael Taggart practiced law?
Scott Michael Taggart has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Scott Michael Taggart go to law school?
Scott Michael Taggart earned their education at (LL.M., 2003); (B.A., 2002).
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Education

LL.M.
Edinburgh University
- 2003
B.A.
Pennsylvania State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Virginia U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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