Atty. William Stephen Scott

Atty. William Stephen Scott

William Stephen Scott is a lawyer practicing insurance defense and coverage, corporate, real estate and 2 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Stephen Scott at a glance

William Stephen Scott is a Shareholder based in Stockton, California, practforg at Scott & Nichols. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, education, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1976) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1976). Educated at McGeorge College of Law, University of the Pacific (J.D., 1976) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Los Angeles County and San Joaquin County Bar Associations State Bar of California. Serands clients in Stockton, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Stephen Scott is a lawyer practicing insurance defense and coverage, corporate, real estate and 2 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1971, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • William practices at Scott & Nichols in Stockton, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Stephen Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Stephen Scott is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Stephen Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

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

William Stephen Scott is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William Stephen Scott is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Stockton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Stephen Scott

Where is William Stephen Scott's law office located?
William Stephen Scott's law practice is located in Stockton, California. The firm is Scott & Nichols. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Stephen Scott handle?
William Stephen Scott focuses on employment, business, real estate, education, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Stephen Scott practiced law?
William Stephen Scott has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did William Stephen Scott go to law school?
William Stephen Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William Stephen Scott for a consultation?
You can contact William Stephen Scott 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 Stephen Scott received?
William Stephen Scott's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
McGeorge College of Law, University of the Pacific
- 1976
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1976

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