Atty. William Andrew Scott

Atty. William Andrew Scott

Mr. William Andrew Scott is a lawyer practicing business transactions, commercial transactions, distribution and 5 other areas of law.

Charleston Charleston 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Andrew Scott at a glance

William Andrew Scott is an Attorney based in Charleston, South Carolina, practicing at Pedersen & Scott, PC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on business, ip, ip licensing, and international. Admitted to practice in California (1984), Georgia (1988), and South Carolina (1990). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1990) and University of North Carolina (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Charleston, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Andrew Scott is a lawyer practicing business transactions, commercial transactions, distribution and 5 other areas of law
  • William Andrew received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina in 1970, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William Andrew practices at Pedersen & Scott, PC in Charleston, SC

Practice Areas Explained

William Andrew Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Andrew Scott 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.

William Andrew Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in South Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Andrew Scott is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in South Carolina →

IP Licensing

William Andrew Scott is one of 2,744 ip licensing attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip licensing attorneys in South Carolina →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

William Andrew Scott is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in South Carolina →

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 Charleston 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Andrew Scott

Where is William Andrew Scott's law office located?
William Andrew Scott's law practice is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The firm is Pedersen & Scott, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Andrew Scott handle?
William Andrew Scott focuses on business, ip, ip licensing, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has William Andrew Scott practiced law?
William Andrew Scott has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Andrew Scott go to law school?
William Andrew Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact William Andrew Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1990
B.A.
University of North Carolina
- 1970

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
Georgia
Admitted: 1988
South Carolina
Admitted: 1990

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