Atty. William Scott Adams

Atty. William Scott Adams

William Scott Adams is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, spinal cord injury and 10 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Morgantown Morgantown 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William Scott Adams at a glance

William Scott Adams is a Member based in Morgantown, West Virginia, practicing at Adams Legal Group, PLLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (1999) and Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Vi (2001). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D., 1999) and West Virginia University (B.S., 1996). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Monongalia County Bar Association Defense Trial Counsel of West Virginia. Serands clients in Morgantown, WV and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Scott Adams is a lawyer practicing business, criminal defense, spinal cord injury and 10 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1996, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Adams Legal Group, PLLC in Morgantown, WV

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Scott Adams is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in West Virginia →

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Scott Adams is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in West Virginia →

Child Custody & Visitation

William Scott Adams is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in West Virginia →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Scott Adams is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in West Virginia →

Wrongful Death

William Scott Adams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in West Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in West Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Scott Adams

Where is William Scott Adams's law office located?
William Scott Adams's law practice is located in Morgantown, West Virginia. The firm is Adams Legal Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Adams handle?
William Scott Adams focuses on car accidents, divorce, child custody, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in West Virginia.
How long has William Scott Adams practiced law?
William Scott Adams has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Scott Adams go to law school?
William Scott Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact William Scott Adams for a consultation?
You can contact William Scott Adams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Scott Adams received?
William Scott Adams's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
West Virginia University
- 1999
B.S.
West Virginia University
- 1996

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

West Virginia
Admitted: 1999
Pennsylvania U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of West Vi
Admitted: 2001

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