D. SCOTT MURRAY
Scott’s practice is transactional and he currently devotes most of his time to assisting clients with estate planning and probate, as well as conducting residential real estate closings and title examination. In addition, he has extensive business experience including purchases and sales of businesses and writing contracts.
Scott has practiced law since 1988 after graduating from South Texas College of Law, a private law school located in Houston, Texas. Prior to law school, he earned degrees in Accounting and Economics from the University of Alberta and worked in the areas of auditing and accounting. After law school, Scott worked for a mid-sized law firm in Houston that concentrated in the areas of business and banking law.
Scott is married and has two adult children. He has lived in Alpharetta for more than 25 years and has been active in several organizations in the North Fulton community.
Bar Admissions and Education
Bar Admissions: 1988 - Texas; 1992 - Georgia.
Education: University of Alberta (B.Comm - Accounting; B.A. - Economics);
South Texas College of Law (J.D.).
Current and Former Professional Memberships and Activities
Georgia Bar Journal: Editor-in-Chief, 2000-2001; Editor Emeritus
The Houston Lawyer: Editorial Board
South Texas Law Review: Articles Editor; Associate Editor
Georgia State University, Atlanta, Georgia: Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies
Rotary Club of North Fulton: President, 2006-2007 (Recipient, Best All-Around Club-District 6900).
Georgia Association of Business Brokers
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce
Main Street Commons Office Park Owners' Association: Board of Directors
Troop 431, Boy Scouts of America: Assistant Troop Leader
Roswell United Methodist Church: Board of Trustees
North Georgia Walk to Emmaus: Men's #78; Lay Director, Men's #174.