Susan Harman-Scott

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Susan Harman-Scott: Attorney with Susan Harman-Scott, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
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Biography

Susan Harman-Scott has been engaged in the practice of law in North Carolina since 1986. Her areas of practice include elder law, family law, estate planning and administration, guardianship and general civil litigation including personal injury, wrongful death, contract matters and real property disputes. Susan is a certified arbitrator; is a certified NCDRC Family Financial Mediator; and is certified by the NCDRC to mediate before the Clerk.

From negotiations to crisis management, this firm is skilled at providing excellent client service, comprehensive client counseling, and advocacy to achieve timely client solutions. Her interrelated areas of practice areas enable her to provide a comprehensive array of counseling, including matters involving retirement, blended families, disability, illness, addiction issues, Medicaid and Special Assistance planning, adoption, divorce, custody, property, debt, and all other subjects relating to marriage. This firm is dedicated to strong advocacy, compassion, support and obtaining the best possible results for our clients.

Ms. Harman-Scott is a native Alabaman who grew up in Davidson County, NC. A graduate of Lexington Senior High School in Lexington, NC, she received a B.A. and an M.F.A. in English from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in Greensboro, NC. She subsequently earned her Juris Doctor at Wake Forest University School of Law in Winston-Salem, NC. She moved to the Outer Banks in 1986 and resides in Nags Head, with family in Lexington, NC and Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Professional Associations and Awards:

North Carolina Bar Association (NCBA)

First Judicial District Bar Association

National Association of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA)

Recipient of the 2017 NCBA Citizen Lawyer Award
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Family Law
  • Elder Law
  • Estate Administration
  • Estate Planning
  • General Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1593, Nags Head, NC 27959
University Attended:
University of North Carolina-Greensboro, B.A., 1975; University of North Carolina-Greensboro, M.F.A., 1979
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University, J.D., 1986
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, North Carolina; 1993, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina
Birth Information:
Montgomery, Alabama, July 3, 1954
Certifications:
Certified North Carolina Arbitrator, NCDRC Certified Family Financial Mediator
ISLN:
906690497

Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (21 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/20/20 in General Practice

    I have known Susan since she began practicing on the Outer Banks over 30 years ago. She is a very good attorney and one with whom it is very easy and a pleasure to work. She will provide very competent representation to her clients. I recommend her w... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/20/20 in Elder Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/20/20 in Family Law

    Susan Harmon-Scott is a knowledgeable attorney who is highly skilled. She has the utmost integrity and exhibits the highest ethical standards. Susan is a caring individual and is able to solve any complex issue.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/11/20 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/06/20 in Elder Law

    Susan gives 110% effort to her clients. She is very knowledgeable given her years of experience in a variety of legal matters.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 07/02/20 in Family Law

    Excellent attorney. I have worked with her for many years and remain impressed!

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/29/20 in General Practice

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/29/20 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/29/20 in Trusts and Estates

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 06/29/20 in Family Law

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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4.9/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

I met with Susan Harman-Scott for a consultation about my father and potential Elder Abuse. Mrs. Scott was not only knowledgeable about the law, but her years of experience gave additional insight int...

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