About Reed K. Scott

Reed Scott is the principal in the Law Offices of Reed K. Scott, a law firm focusing on tax planning, tax controversy, and asset protection. The Law Offices are located next to the Stoneridge Mall in Pleasanton California, and at 2255 Contra Costa Blvd, in Pleasant Hill, California.

Reed began developing his expertise in tax while obtaining his Master's Degree in Finance. After graduating in the top 10% of his Law School Class, he entered the L.L.M Program in Taxation at Golden Gate University School of Law. While in the L.L.M. Tax Program, Reed found that he had a particular interest in asset protection and tax minimization strategies. Reed has the unique ability to translate complex tax issues into concepts that have meaning for each client. Because of his financial background, Reed does more than just help clients reduce and minimize taxes. For those clients that are interested in a lifetime plan of wealth management, he will also work with them to develop a plan for wealth accumulation, management, and asset protection.

Education

Reed graduated with Honors from the University of Kentucky with a degree in Business and Economics. He obtained his Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Western Michigan University where he was honored for academic excellence by induction into the Beta Gamma Sigma Honorary Fraternity. After a successful career as an entrepreneur and business executive, Reed graduated with Honors from Golden Gate University School of Law, and has continued to study and teach in advanced areas of tax and asset protection.

Experience

Reed is a member of the California and American Bar Associations, and the estate, trusts, probate and tax sections of the California State Bar.

Community

Reed has served as a Judicial Extern for the Alameda County Probate Court, as well as a volunteer for the Contra Costa Probate Court. Reed is an accomplished speaker and lecturer and provides free ongoing continuing education to CPAs, Financial Planners and other professionals in the areas of tax planning, retirement planning, asset protection, and business formation and succession planning.

Personal

Reed lives in Danville with his wife and daughter, and they enjoy traveling and seeing the world together. When Reed isn’t traveling with his family, he enjoys golfing, hiking, swimming, and fishing.

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