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Education
- William and Mary, J.D., 1972
- University of Arizona, B.A., 1969
Bar & Court Admissions
- 1972, Virginia State Bar
- 1975, U.S. District Court, Western District of Virginia
- 1976, United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
- 1980, United States Supreme Court
- 2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Morgan E. Scott, Jr. is a member of Woods Rogers' Litigation Practice Group. Since being admitted to the bar in 1972, Morgan has extensive trial experience, having argued numerous cases to verdict in both Virginia and Federal Courts. In addition, Morgan has written and participated in numerous appeals, including complex civil and criminal matters. Morgan serves as an instructor in trial advocacy for the Department of Justice, The National Institute of Trial Advocacy and the University of Virginia Trial Advocacy programs. Morgan is also a Teaching Associate at Roanoke College in Salem, VA where he teaches Criminal Justice.
Prior to joining Woods Rogers, Morgan served as the First Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia. Morgan has also served as Assistant Commonwealth Attorney in Newport News, Virginia, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Senior Litigation Counsel, Criminal Chief, First Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney in the Western District of Virginia and Clerk of the United States District Court in the Western District of Virginia.
Professional Affiliations
- Virginia State Bar, Member
- Alpha Sigma Phi, Criminal Justice Honorary
- Pi Sigma Alpha, Political Science Honorary
- National Association of Former United States Attorneys
- Criminal Law Section, Virginia State Bar
- Montgomery Radford Bar Association
- Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce