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Licensed for 16 years

Domestic violence Lawyer at Southern Pines, NC
Practice Areas: Domestic Violence, Family, Criminal Defense ... +2 more

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Biography

"For The People"

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Domestic Violence 30%

30%

Family 25%

25%

Criminal Defense 20%

20%

Personal Injury 15%

15%

Workers Compensation 10%

10%

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Awards

2020 2019 2018

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2009

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No misconduct found

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Law Offices of Ronald Scott Jr.

290 Commerce Ave, Southern Pines, NC, 28387-7059

ronscottlaw.com/

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4.8 /5.0

78 Client Reviews

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4.8

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Posted by Diann | April 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

50B/Separation/Divorce

First and foremost I would like to say thank you to Attorney Ron Scott and his staff for their excellent service to me during one of the most stressful and difficult times in my life. After my consultation with Mr. Scott, I hired him immediately. The way he listened to my situation, explained all my ...options and informed me of what he felt we could do, I knew he was the one that I wanted to take on my case. He helped me through the abuse, separation and the start of my divorce. We negotiated and settled out of court with the settlement being in my favor. I received more than I had ever thought possible, being that I was only married for a short time. Mr. Scott made sure that I was taken care of and received what was entitled to me. He was very understanding and always there to answer any questions or concerns I may of had. He gave me his cell number to reassure me that he would be there for me, at any time, and he was. I am now able to continue on with my life with a great sense of hope and relief. I would highly recommend Attorney Ron Scott to anyone looking for an expert and caring attorney to represent them in any case. I will forever be grateful to Mr. Scott and his very professional staff, especially Holly, for all that they did for me.

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Posted by Melanie | November 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

we won the war!

We began what seemed like an impossible journey to gain custody of my husband’s son in 2014. Heck, we would have been satisfied with just being allowed to speak with him and see him on school breaks. Unfortunately, the alienation was extreme and the relationship my husband longed for with his son mea...nt that court was the only way. In April of 2016, we had “won” the battle. The judge ordered phone visitations and school breaks. (we live in AZ so every other weekend wasn’t a possibility). Attorney Scott and his entire staff was there for us with the countless questions on the phone, emails to the office and drama that seemed never ending. We were elated. However, the hardest part was not over. The war was coming. The visitations were spotty on the phone and his son didn’t come for school breaks as ordered. And to top it all off, in retaliation for even trying to have a relationship with his son, the child’s mother filed criminal charges against my husband for a bogus charge. We had to retain Attorney Scott to represent us in that case as well. (which was dismissed). After a short 3 months following the initial order of visitation, the child’s mother had to be served with Contempt and then again served with contempt another time before a court date was established. The family court system is so inundated with cases in Fayetteville, NC, that it takes what seems like forever to get in front of a judge. We finally did get in front of a judge again in October 2017. Attorney Scott fought hard to help us and our son. My husband was awarded primary custody with his mom getting visitations only. His son is 14 years old. He had really only known his mother, only briefly visited with us occasionally and had never lived with us. The healing has begun for all of us but more importantly for his son. We can only hope that what has occurred over the past 14 years can not only be reversed but he can progress to be a functioning member of society as an adult. We owe everything to Attorney Scott and his entire family and staff. Without them, I really do not know where we would be or how this would or could have ended. We would recommend them over and over again to anyone that would listen. The dedication and commitment to the child is what is most important in these situations and Attorney Scott fought like he was fighting for family!

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Posted by Rizwan | April 30, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

My Experience with the Ron Scott Law Offices

My experience with the Law Offices of Ron Scott was deeply disappointing and frustrating, especially considering how critical the outcome was for my family. What started as a promising consultation quickly unraveled into months of poor communication, lack of preparation, and what I feel was a serious... failure in legal representation. Initially, Mr. Scott came across as professional and compassionate. We discussed pricing, I paid a portion up front, and shortly after the rest, signed a contract, and submitted all evidence in early September. I expected the case would be handled promptly. It wasn’t. After separating from my ex, I received a draft court order that included not only my case but highly sensitive information from another client. This serious breach of confidentiality was alarming. I reported it, and it was corrected—but the oversight indicated a careless approach from the start. As my parenting time began to feel unfairly restricted, I asked Mr. Scott several times to request an emergency temporary custody hearing. He dismissed the idea, saying it would take too much time and be difficult and told me it was better to wait for mediation. Meanwhile, my ex’s attorney filed for a hearing and got it, which I only learned about from her—not my own legal team. Repeatedly, I contacted Mr. Scott’s office to confirm whether I had a hearing. Even the day before and morning of, I was left without answers. I went to court completely unprepared, only to learn from my ex and her attorney arriving, confirming that I did have a hearing. Mr. Scott had not reviewed my evidence—submitted four months prior—and was clearly unprepared. He appeared flustered, unfamiliar with my case, and failed to rebut a false claim that I’d been to alcohol rehab. Shockingly, in his closing statement, he implied I was “sober,” reinforcing the lie. This being moments after I told him I hadn't. After the hearing, I was told support amounts had been agreed to by Mr. Scott without my input, just to avoid arrears. The amount was financially unsustainable. I had to re-explain my finances, which he already had. He acknowledged the math seemed wrong but didn’t challenge the judge’s ruling. Instead, he told me to defer my mortgage and car payments to stay afloat until mediation. I hoped mediation would be different. It wasn’t. Mr. Scott thought it began at 10 a.m. when it was actually at 9, and didn’t show up until after 10:20. He barely spoke to me about strategy, goals, or negotiation limits. His only early contribution was a generic legal disclaimer. For a lot of the 9-hour session, he was on his laptop working on other cases or distracted. When he did speak, his comments were often off-topic or inaccurate. I felt alone and unrepresented. When I brought up trial or fighting the temporary orders, Mr. Scott claimed he’d support it—then immediately discouraged it, reminding me I’d still owe the inflated payments until trial, which could take months. He even said the judge might tell me to “get a second job.” This felt more like pressure to settle than genuine legal guidance. Throughout the entire process, I felt unsupported, misled, and underrepresented. I was never truly advised or protected, and at key moments I felt completely unprepared. The mediation ended in a pressured and unfair agreement. Mr. Scott acted more like a passive observer than a committed advocate. This is not how legal representation should feel. I began this process hoping I had someone in my corner. Instead, I was left with costly outcomes, limited time with my children, and deep regret for trusting this firm. I do not recommend the Law Offices of Ron Scott to anyone looking for reliable, responsive, or effective representation. After speaking with others, I was informed this was not a one-time occurrence.

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Experience

Rating: 6.4 (Good)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

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Work Experience

2009 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Ron Scott, PLLC

1991 - 1995

Aviation/AD, U.S. Navy

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Associations

2017 - Present

Better Business Bureau

A+

2014 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Member

2012 - Present

U.S. Federal District Courts

Member

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

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English

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Ronald Scott Jr.

About Ronald

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"For The People"

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Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

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