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John M. Scott III

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2009.
135 South Dargan Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 6617 Florence, South Carolina 29502-6617
(843) 669-6002
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Firm: Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.


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Phone Number (843) 669-6002
John Scott focuses his practice on business representation and tax planning. He assists closely held businesses and their principal owners achieve their corporate and individual goals by designing and implementing creative, yet practical, solutions to address the tax, operational, succession and estate issues facing these businesses and their owners.              


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.  


What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Business and Succession Planning
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
Restructurings
Subchapter S Corporations
Tax Law
Trusts and Estates
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for John M. Scott  III
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Tax Law, Florence (2014)
Education
Graduated
New York University, LL.M
Graduated 2000
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (843) 669-6002
135 South Dargan Street, Suite 300, P.O. Box 6617
Florence, South Carolina 29502-6617
Florence, South Carolina 29502-6617
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