James David Scott

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Macalester College, B.A., 1976
Law School Attended:
University of San Diego, J.D., 1980
Year of First Admission:
1981
Admission:
1981, California; 1995, Minnesota
ISLN:
903895543

Areas of Practice (44)

  • Family Law
  • Divorce
  • Paternity
  • Spousal Support
  • Spousal Custody and Visitation
  • Alimony
  • Annulment
  • Cohabitation Agreements
  • Community Property Law
  • Divorce Arbitration
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Relations
  • Domestic Torts
  • Domestic Violence
  • Equitable Distribution
  • Family Arbitration
  • Family Mediation
  • International Family Law
  • Interstate Support
  • Marital Agreements
  • Marital Property Distribution
  • Marital Property Law
  • Marital Property Settlements
  • Matrimonial Law
  • Military Divorce
  • Name Changes
  • Non-Traditional Family Law
  • Postnuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Qualified Domestic Relations Orders (QDROs)
  • Restraining Orders
  • Separation Agreements
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Mediation
  • Pre-Nuptial Agreements
  • Executive Divorce
  • Professional Practices
  • Professional Athlete
  • Professional Opinion
  • Second Opinion
  • Complex Divorce
  • Lead Chair
  • Litigation
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Peer Reviews

4.2/5.0 (19 reviews)
Peer Reviewed

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.3/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    3.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.1/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/11/12 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 04/09/12 in Litigation

    Terrific lawyer. Very shrewd.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/05/12 in Family Law

    A superb lawyer in all respects an AV for sure.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/19/12 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/12/12 in Family Law

    Extremely polite and professional.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/11/12 in Family Law

    I refer all Family Law matters first to Mr. Scott.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 08/11/09 in Family Law

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  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 03/31/12 in Family Law

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  • 4.6/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/30/12 in General Practice

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  • 4.4/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/25/09 in Family Law

    James is a very capable lawyer however, he does not give an eye towards settlement of his client's matter nor does he communicate in a non-hostile manner with other counsel unless he knows them personally. This communication issue impacts his judgmen... Read more

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (1 review)
Client Champion

Mr Scott and his team have guided me through living trust, estate planning and insurance requirements. He knows what you need. I have referred his firm numerous times and will continue.

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James David Scott: Attorney at Law Offices of James D. Scott
  • San Diego, CA
    5095 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste. 127
    San Diego, CA 92123-4348