Atty. William Gavin Scott III

Atty. William Gavin Scott III

William Gavin Scott III is a lawyer practicing interim and permanent, land use and growth management, probate & trust and 10 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years.

Tampa Tampa 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William Gavin Scott III at a glance

William Gavin Scott III is a Senior Member based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Trenam Law. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Florida (1977). Educated at Duke University (B.S., 1974) and Vanderbilt University J.D. 1977 Vanderbilt Law Review Vanderbilt University J.D. Associate Editor (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Gavin Scott III is a lawyer practicing interim and permanent, land use and growth management, probate & trust and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from Duke University in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
  • William practices at Trenam Law in Tampa, FL

Practice Areas Explained

William Gavin Scott III's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

William Gavin Scott III is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Gavin Scott III

Where is William Gavin Scott III's law office located?
William Gavin Scott III's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Trenam Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Gavin Scott III handle?
William Gavin Scott III focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has William Gavin Scott III practiced law?
William Gavin Scott III has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William Gavin Scott III go to law school?
William Gavin Scott III earned their education at (B.S., 1974); (—).
How can I contact William Gavin Scott III for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Gavin Scott III received?
William Gavin Scott III's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S.
Duke University
- 1974
Vanderbilt University J.D. 1977 Vanderbilt Law Review Vanderbilt University J.D. Associate Editor
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1977

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