About James David
James David Scott is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in both California and Minnesota. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1981. His license status in California is currently "Not Eligible to Practice Law" due to administrative noncompliance as of July 2, 2024. In Minnesota, he is admitted to the Minnesota Supreme Court with ID number 0256419 since 1995. Mr. Scott is the founding attorney at Scott Family Law, a firm specializing in family law matters, located in San Diego, California. The firm is situated at 7675 Dagget St, Suite 140a, San Diego, CA 92111. ([apps.calbar.ca.gov](https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/Licensee/Detail/97873?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Scott earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1981. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at Macalester College, graduating in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. ([attorneys.org](https://www.attorneys.org/james-d-scott-1057890?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Scott's practice areas include divorce, family law, and domestic violence. He has extensive experience in contested divorce cases, alimony, child custody, child support, paternity, and the representation of families of professional athletes. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/james-david-scott-17966?utm_source=openai))
Throughout his career, Mr. Scott has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of San Diego and the Minnesota Supreme Court. He has over 35 years of litigation experience in family law matters. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/james-david-scott-17966?utm_source=openai))
Mr. Scott is a member of the San Diego Family Law Bar Association and the Minnesota State Bar. He is also a Board Certified Family Law Specialist in San Diego. ([lawyers.justia.com](https://lawyers.justia.com/lawyer/james-david-scott-17966?utm_source=openai))
