$ 250-350 per hour
Scott K. Tippett
About Scott
Biography
My practice focuses on wealth law, which is an integrated approach to estate and asset protection planning, business formation and operation, and tax planning. Having run non-legal businesses myself, I seek to find not only the best legal solution, but the best business solution for the issues clients face.
My practice areas include: Asset protection planning, estate planning and administration, limited liability companies, limited partnerships, partnerships, corporations, wills and trusts, business planning, tax planning.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 30 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 38 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
Hagan Barrett, PLLC
300 N. Greene St., Suite 200, Greensboro, NC, 27401
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Posted by Mark | July 05, 2018 | Business
Discussion around a business idea regarding investment advice and licensing issues
Scott, did a great job. When he called me he seemed well prepared with information about previous actions taken by the SEC. We had a lengthy conversation that helped me to understand the aspects of my business idea that could lead to more scrutiny from the SEC. I'll definitely reach out to Scott ...
Posted by Mark | May 02, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Probate
Mr. Tippett helped with my closing out my mother's estate in the State of NC. We are located in NM. This complicated process was made very easy by Mr. Tippett's professional staff and attention to detail. I highly recommend Mr. Tippett's services. We would definitely utilize his services again, i...
Posted by Stuart | July 24, 2014 | Employment & Labor
Outstanding Affordable Service
I have worked with Scott on a corporate level over the years, and recently became the go to guy on my own employment contract issue. He explains the law in layman's English... he lays out a plan and options... Scott is a straight up honest guy ... I would highly recommend him to friends and family...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Pro Bono Award, Atlanta Legal Aid
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Member, Hagan Barrett, PLLC
2012 - 2018
Attorney/Owner, The Tippett Law Firm, PLLC
2012 - 2012
Director, Carruthers &Roth, P.A.
2007 - 2011
Special Counsel, Carruthers & Roth, P.A.
2001 - 2007
Manager-Owner, House & Tippett, PLLC
1996 - 2001
Owner, Scott K. Tippett, PLLC
1994 - 1996
Vice President, General Counsel, Southern Packaging, Inc.
1990 - 1994
Associate, Trotter Smith & Jacobs/Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough
1987 - 1990
Associate, Hendrick Spanos & Phillips
Associations
North Carolina Bar Association, Real Property Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Tax Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Estate Planning and Fiduciary Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Sports and Entertainment Law Section
Member
North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section
Member
American Bar Association, Taxation Section
Member
American Bar Association, Business Law Section
Member
American Bar Association, Litigation Section
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Craco, LLC v. Fiora, 2004 WL 727025
Court denied defendant's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction and improper venue, finding court had jurisdiction and venue was proper.
Iconbazaar, LLC v. America Online, Inc., 308 F. Supp. 2d 630 (M.D.N.C. 2004)
Court denied AOL's motion to dismiss and Iconbazaar's (our client) case was allowed to proceed.
Coleman v. Cannon Oil Co., 911 F. Supp. 510 (M.D. Ala. 1995)
Court awarded attorneys' fees based on lodestar approach. Apportionment among defendants was not warranted because all defendants actively participated in conspiracy.
Coleman v. Cannon Oil Co., 849 F. Supp. 1458 (M.D. Ala. 1993)
Jury found defendants enegaed in illegal price-fixing scheme to manipulate the retail price of gasoline.
Russell Corporation v. BancBoston Financial Company, 434 S.E.2d 716 (Ga. App. 1993)
Court dismissed all claims against the bank.
SEC v. Zimmerman, 854 F. Supp. 896 (N.D.Ga. 1993)
Fifth Amendment is violated when defendant, who is defendant in both criminal and civil case, is forced to choose between waiver of testimonial privilege and automatic entry of adverse judgment in civil case.
Southern Steel Co. Inc. v. United Pacific Ins. Co., 935 F.2d 1201 (11th Cir. 1991)
Court of Appeals reversed trial court holding that factors to be considered included value of materials, original contract specifications, unexpected nature of work, and importance of materials to operation of system in which they are used.
Bowden v. Russell, 200 Ga. App. 239 (1991)
Court of Appeals dismissed guarantors' claims against lender.
Education
1987
University of North Carolina School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
Duke University
BA - Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2017
Webinar/CLE Presentation
Structuring Joint Trusts in Separate Property States
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
Webinar/CLE Presentation
Structuring Joint Trusts in Separate Property States to Avoid Gift and Income Taxes
2016
Webinar/CLE Presentation
Special Needs Trusts as Beneficiaries of IRAs
2016
Webinar/CLE Presentation
High-Balance IRAs: Estate and Income Tax Planning Strategies
2016
2016
2016
2015
2015
Webinar/CLE Presentation
Tax Apportionment in Estate Planning: Drafting Clauses to Preserve Dispositive Provisions
2015
Webinar/ CLE Presentation
Estate Planning in 2015: New Legal Developments
2014
2014
Estate Planning Update for 2014
Estate Planning Update for 2014 Leveraging ATRA for Asset Protection Planning and Gifting Opportunities
2014
CLE Live Presentation
Trusts 101 - Trust Drafting & Administration
2013
Webinar/Teleconference CLE
$5.25 Million Estate Tax Exemption: Maximizing New Planning Opportunities
2013
Webinar/Teleconference CLE
Using IRA Trusts in Estate Planning to Minimize Taxes and Preserve Assets
2013
Webinar/Teleconference CLE
Leveraging Fiscal Cliff Legislation for Asset Protection Planning and Gifting Opportunities
2013
Estate Planning and Life Insurance: Strategies and Pitfalls
Drafting ILITs, Evaluating Tax Benefits and Consequences, and Combining Insurance with Other Estate Planning Options
2012
2012
Webinar/Teleconference CLE
IRA Trusts in Estate Planning for Tax Savings and Asset Preservation
2012
Webinar/Teleconference CLE
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
2011
Carruthers & Roth Annual CPA CE Seminar
Fraudulent Conveyances and Failing Businesses
2010
Carruthers & Roth Business-Tax Seminar
Asset Protection
2009
Carruthers & Roth Business-Tax Seminar
Family Limited Partnerships in Estate Planning
2008
Carruthers & Roth Business-Tax Seminar
Asset Protection & Business Structures
2006
Limited Liability Companies in North Carolina
How to form and manage limited liability companies.
2006
An Attorney's Guide to Asset Protection
A review of the risks and benefits of various asset protection strategies.
2004
Choice of Business Entity in North Carolina
Risks and Benefits of Various Corporate Structures
2003
Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships in North Carolina
Tax aspects of forming and opertaing limited liability companies and partnerships.
Publications
2008
The Business Journal
Court Rulings Enhance LLCs as Business Entity
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers