Atty. Willard Scott Shrode

Atty. Willard Scott Shrode

Willard Scott Shrode is a lawyer practicing probate and trust law. Willard received a B.A. degree from University of Evansville in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Hickory Hickory 49 yrs experience 49 year
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About Willard Scott Shrode at a glance

Willard Scott Shrode is a Member based in Hickory, North Carolina, practicing at W. Scott Shrode. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts and probate. Admitted to practice in Indiana U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D., 1977) and University of Evansville (B.A., 1974). Active member of Evansville (Member, Probate Committee), Indiana State and American (Member, Estate and Gift Taxes Committee, 1979-1982) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Hickory, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Willard Scott Shrode is a lawyer practicing probate and trust law
  • Willard received a B.A. degree from University of Evansville in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • Willard practices at W. Scott Shrode in Hickory, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Willard Scott Shrode's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Willard Scott Shrode

Where is Willard Scott Shrode's law office located?
Willard Scott Shrode's law practice is located in Hickory, North Carolina. The firm is W. Scott Shrode. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Willard Scott Shrode handle?
Willard Scott Shrode focuses on trusts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Willard Scott Shrode practiced law?
Willard Scott Shrode has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Willard Scott Shrode go to law school?
Willard Scott Shrode earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Northwestern University
- 1977
B.A.
University of Evansville
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Indiana U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977

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