Atty. Scott Winburn
Scott grew up in Bennettsville, South Carolina and is a proud graduate of Marlboro County High School. Scott was raised by his mother, a public school teacher, and father, a former school board member and Director of Marlboro County Disability and Special Needs.
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About Scott Winburn at a glance
Scott Winburn is an Associate based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at White & Story, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (2007). Educated at Charleston School of Law (J.D., 2007) and Clemson University (B.A. History, 2000). Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Scott grew up in Bennettsville, South Carolina and is a proud graduate of Marlboro County High School
- Scott was raised by his mother, a public school teacher, and father, a former school board member and Director of Marlboro County Disability and Special Needs
- A graduate of Clemson University and Charleston School of Law, Scott has a range of experience in government relations, civil litigation, teacher certification and licensure matters, civil rights compliance, ethics, as well as state and federal compliance matters for recipients of federal funds such as schools and school districts
- Most recently, Scott spent over five years as a Deputy General Counsel for the South Carolina Department of Education
- Scott began his law career as a clerk for Judge Edward B. Cottingham
- During that time, Scott gained invaluable experience assisting Judge Cottingham as he presided over numerous criminal and civil trials in circuit courts across the state
- Scott and his family attend Shandon Presbyterian Church
- Scott spends his free time with his wife, Lara and three children Mayzie, Gus, and Kit
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Winburn's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Winburn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in South Carolina
Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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