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J. Scott Sexton, Partner Attorney
Complex & Multi-Party Litigation; Mineral Rights & Natural Resources; Commercial Litigation; Appellate; Construction; Estates, Probate &...
Phone:540-983-9379
Web:http://www.gentrylocke.com
Address: SunTrust Plaza 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 800, Roanoke, VA 24011
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Law Firm:Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
Lawyer:J. Scott Sexton
Phone:540-983-9379
Fax:540-983-9400
Lawyer Title:Partner
Practice Areas:Complex & Multi-Party Litigation; Mineral Rights & Natural Resources; Commercial Litigation; Appellate; Construction; Estates, Probate & Trust Litigation; Real Estate; Business; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Banking & Finance
Bio:•Obtained jury verdict in favor of client accused of breach of fiduciary duty, interference with contract, and other business torts. Jury granted judgment on counterclaim in favor of client for conversion •Successfully represented real estate developer in enforcing contract for purchase of resort acreage where final contract had not yet been fully executed •Obtained jury verdict in favor of seller of large farm in Shenandoah Valley •Successfully resolved litigation asserting claims against purchaser of $275 million real estate portfolio •Successfully represented national bank on claims against former shareholder/director for fraud •Successfully represented minority shareholders in shareholder derivative lawsuit •Represented trademark holder against infringer, obtaining judgment for damages associated with pirated products •Represented numerous parties in D&O Claims arising out of corporate governance •Represented minority shareholder in claims against majority shareholder who had allegedly diluted stock •Represented Officer, Director and former Shareholder in claims by bankrupt corporation •Represented Trust beneficiary in claims against trustees of large estate •Represented numerous parties in estate litigation
Admitted:1988, Virginia
College:University of Dallas, B.A., with honors, 1985
Law School:Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1988
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Web:http://www.gentrylocke.com
Languages:English

Lawyer J. Scott Sexton, graduated from University of Dallas, B.A., with honors, 1985 Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1988, is now employed by Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP at SunTrust Plaza 10 Franklin Road SE, Suite 800 Roanoke, VA 24011.J. Scott Sexton is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing J. Scott Sexton as your lawyer, you should consider whether J. Scott Sexton offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if J. Scott Sexton has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though J. Scott Sexton's office is located at Roanoke, VA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

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J. Scott Sexton has been admitted in 1988, Virginia. His or her practice areas include Complex & Multi-Party Litigation; Mineral Rights & Natural Resources; Commercial Litigation; Appellate; Construction; Estates, Probate & Trust Litigation; Real Estate; Business; Alternative Dispute Resolution; Banking & Finance.

J. Scott Sexton's college and law school education includes University of Dallas, B.A., with honors, 1985, Southern Methodist University School of Law, J.D., 1988. Other biographical background includes •Obtained jury verdict in favor of client accused of breach of fiduciary duty, interference with contract, and other business torts. Jury granted judgment on counterclaim in favor of client for conversion •Successfully represented real estate developer in enforcing contract for purchase of resort acreage where final contract had not yet been fully executed •Obtained jury verdict in favor of seller of large farm in Shenandoah Valley •Successfully resolved litigation asserting claims against purchaser of $275 million real estate portfolio •Successfully represented national bank on claims against former shareholder/director for fraud •Successfully represented minority shareholders in shareholder derivative lawsuit •Represented trademark holder against infringer, obtaining judgment for damages associated with pirated products •Represented numerous parties in D&O Claims arising out of corporate governance •Represented minority shareholder in claims against majority shareholder who had allegedly diluted stock •Represented Officer, Director and former Shareholder in claims by bankrupt corporation •Represented Trust beneficiary in claims against trustees of large estate •Represented numerous parties in estate litigation. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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