John M. Scott III
Mr. Scott holds an advanced degree in taxation from New York University. His work in the tax field encompasses trusts and estate planning, tax free reorganizations, tax planning for real estate transactions including 1031 exchanges, historic and abandoned building tax credits, economic development incentives, commercial real estate and finance transactions and conservation easements.
His practice also includes providing advice and counsel to his clients on a number of general corporate issues including the formation of business entities such as limited liability companies and corporations, mergers and acquisitions, succession planning and contractual matters.
A native of Florence, SC, Mr. Scott is a fourth generation attorney. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2017 in the fields of Tax Law and Trusts and Estate Law. He has received Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible rating, AV, in ethical standards and was named a South Carolina Rising Star for 2012-2013 by Super Lawyers.
