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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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About Ronald

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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Posted by Shayna | February 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly Recommend

I am very satisfied with Mr. Scott’s services. He was attentive to what I was asking for & was sure to address my concerns. All of his staff was nice & professional. They made sure to contact me in regards to important matters promptly as well as relay messages to Mr. Scott when he was out of the off...ice. I am still utilizing his services on other matters, but he delivered everything I asked for during my child custody case.

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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

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

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English

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Ronald Scott Jr.

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"For The People"

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Licensed in North Carolina for 16 years

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