Debra Lyn Scott
About Debra
Biography
Debra Scott , JD, MPH has more than twenty years of professional experience as a lawyer and uses her combination of law, accounting and public health skills during the course of client representation. Debra is a strong fiduciary litigator and understands fiduciary and compliance principals resulting from her legal and accounting background. Debra Scott has been a national and regional conference speaker and is often a continuing legal education guest lecturer on probate matters and trusts.
Debra Scott earned a Juris Doctor in Law from Syracuse University College of Law, a Master of Public Health from Emory University Rollins School of Public Health with a concentration in Health Services Management and a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Riverside in Political Science. Debra currently is a member of the Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning Section. She studied accounting at Clayton State University, in Atlanta, Georgia and was conferred membership into the Golden Key Honor Society.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Georgia for 30 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 1995
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Location
The Scott Practice
3400 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1015, Atlanta, GA, 30326
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Debra Lyn Scott's Reviews
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Posted by a.v. | May 4, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
Won my case!
I'm a tenant who was being evicted by my landlord. I called Debra for a consultation and due to her wonderful advice, I won the eviction hearing. Will definitely retain her for future matters.
Debra Lyn Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"Debra Scott and I were opposing counsel on a case recently. Debra did an excellent job of advocating for her client in a firm, respectful manner. I endorse Debra because her clients will always be well represented."
Estate planning lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
Work Experience
2000 - Present
Lawyer, The Scott Practice, LLC
Associations
2015 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate SectionMembrer
2015 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Family Law SectionMember
2015 - Present
Georgia Planned Giving CouncilMember
2004 - 2006
Atlanta Bar Association, Elder Law SectionBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Held in favor of appellee
Education
N/A
JD
N/A
MPH
N/A
B.A.
Speaking Engagements
2022
2022
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
2016
2016
Fundraising Analytics
2016
2016
Fundraising Analytics
2016
Fundraising Analytics
2015
Planned Giving
2015
2014
Charitable Remainder Trusts
2014
Engagement Due Diligence
2013
Moving Forward
2007
Special Needs Trusts
2007
Taxation of Special Needs Trusts
2006
Special Needs Trusts
2006
Estate Administration a Practical Approach
2005
Common Elder Dilemmas
2004
Special Needs Trusts
Publications
2019
2000
Languages
English