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Matthew D Scott
About Matthew
Biography
Matthew D. Scott received a Juris Doctorate degree from McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California.
He worked as a California State Bar-certified law student advocate and later as a team leader at the pro-bono Elder Law Clinic at McGeorge, assisting elderly clients with estate planning, Medicare/Medi-Cal issues, landlord/tenant disputes, and trust litigation.
Mr. Scott has worked for various law firms in the Sacramento region, focusing on estate planning, probate and trust litigation, estate administration, Social Security Disability, family law, and workers' compensation. He opened his own practice in 2011.
A vigorous advocate of alternative dispute resolution, Mr. Scott has taken courses in negotiations and settlement and has completed over 40 hours of mediation training. He has assisted opposing parties to resolve their disputes without the need for court trials.
Prior to law school, Mr. Scott received a Bachelor of Music degree from Brigham Young University, where he studied vocal performance and Spanish. He has performed in several countries and sung in nearly a dozen languages in solo and ensemble appearances, including a performance in Carnegie Hall. In the fall of 2016, he released his second solo album under his own label (MDSMusic), which can be heard at .
Mr. Scott is fluent in Spanish, having studied the language for over 10 years. He lived in Mexico for two years and worked as a Spanish teacher at the university level for over four years. He remains active in the Hispanic community and travels to Mexico as occasion permits.
Mr. Scott has been married to the amazing Heather for 20 years and has 4 awesome children.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
18 years | 2,500 cases
Elder Law
20%
16 years | 150 cases
Trusts
20%
18 years | 1,000 cases
Business
10%
18 years | 500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 400-450 per hour
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in West Virginia for 1 year
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 2024
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 14 years
State: California
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Matthew D. Scott
1013 Galleria Blvd., Suite 290, Roseville, CA, 95678
MDSLaw Ohio
328 4th Street, Marietta, OH, 45750
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Matthew D Scott's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 11 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Israel | September 12, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
An attorney you can trust.
Going through any kind of court ordeal is hard enough. Mr. Scott made it a priority to meet our needs and made the process surprisingly easy. Highly recommended.
Matthew Scott
Replied last September 17, 2015Israel, thank you so much for leaving a nice review for me! It was a pleasure to serve you and your family.
Posted by denise | August 29, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Matthew truly cares about his clients.
Matthew has handled a conservatorship and a divorce for me, and I will be hiring him to take care of other family law needs in the near future. He handled my divorce exactly the way I wanted it handled and got it done quickly, he is easy to get a hold of if you have any questions, and he is excellent...
Matthew Scott
Replied last September 3, 2015Denise, you are a sweetheart. It has been a pleasure to assist you and your family. Thank you taking the time to leave such a kind review!
Posted by Margaret | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Matthew D Scott is the best!
Mr. Scott did our estate plan and set up a trust for us. He was thorough and explained things clearly and honestly. His professionalism, integrity, and expertise was particularly welcomed as we had not done this before. He treated us with great respect and did not rush through our questions but helpe...
Matthew Scott
Replied last September 3, 2015Margaret, thank you so much for leaving such a complimentary review for me. It has been a pleasure to work for your family!
Posted by John | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Probate/estate
he helped us settle my moms estate through probate and had some tricky elements to it. Always felt he was in control even through some difficult situations and even though I'm halfway across the country always felt like I was there. Would definitely recommend his services. Thx Matthew
Matthew Scott
Replied last September 1, 2015John, thank you so much for the kind words. It was a pleasure to assist you!
Posted by Joan | August 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent attorney.
I moved here from another state and Matthew helped me get all my paperwork in order. He was extremely helpful in guiding me through the trust/will process when my husband passed away. I highly recommend him. He listens to what you want/need and thoroughly explains the process.
Matthew Scott
Replied last September 1, 2015Joan, you are a sweetheart. Thank you for the kind review. It is a pleasure to work with you!
Matthew D Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Matthew. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer. I went to law school with Mr. Scott and was impressed by his contributions in class. I also witnessed his competency and professionalism in probate court several times while I worked for the Judge."
"Mr. Scott is an excellent attorney with a great bedside manner. His knowledge of estate planning law makes him ideal for anyone in need of estate planning services. So far I have referred two people to Mr. Scott and both have gone out of their way to tell me how happy they were with him and his work. I will definitely continue to refer people to Mr. Scott for estate planning services."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Lawyers, Three Best Rated
2017
Best Lawyer, Expertise
2015
Admitted, Who's Who of Distinguished Alumni
2013
Lead Counsel Rated - Estate Planning, Law Info
Work Experience
2009 - 2011
Graduate Law Clerk, Farrell, Fraulob & Brown
Associations
2010 - Present
McGeorge Alumni AssociationMember
2012 - 2014
BNI Elk Grove HarvestersPresident
Sample of Legal Cases
Trust Litigation - alternative resolution (out of court)
Favorable to my client, costs kept at a minimum vs. court litigation
Education
2010
McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Elk Grove Realtors
Plan Your Future
2012
Manage Your Dollar
Financial Education, Estate Planning
2012
Charitable Giving Seminar
Financial and Estate Planning
Publications
2012
Sacramento Estate Planning Blog
Sacramento Estate Planning
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers