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W. Scott Lawler, Esq.

Estate Planning & Business Law

Experienced counsel for the decisions that shape your family, your business, and your legacy.

Scott brings more than 35 years of legal experience to his work with individuals, families, and business owners. Licensed in Arizona and California, he combines careful analysis with practical judgment to help clients make informed decisions with confidence.

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W. Scott Lawler
Personal attention. Experienced counsel.

Two connected areas of practice

Planning for what matters to you

Family and business decisions often overlap. Scott helps clients consider their estate plans alongside business ownership, assets, and succession goals.

Estate Planning

A coordinated plan for your wishes, your family, and the future of your assets.

  • Revocable living trusts and wills
  • Powers of attorney and healthcare directives
  • Reviews and updates to existing estate plans
  • Planning for business ownership and succession

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Business Law

Practical legal guidance through formation, operations, transactions, and transition.

  • Business formation and corporate governance
  • Contracts and employment or contractor agreements
  • Operating and shareholder agreements
  • Acquisitions, transactions, and succession

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Working with Scott

Direct guidance, from start to finish

Clients work directly with an experienced attorney throughout their engagement. Scott’s approach emphasizes clear explanations, thoughtful planning, and decisions grounded in your circumstances.

The Lawler Group operates primarily as a virtual firm. Most planning meetings take place virtually, making it easier to meet without routine office visits.

For estate planning, formal signing ceremonies are personally overseen by Scott and typically take place in person, at a client’s home or the Chandler meeting location.

Professional background

Experience and education

Practice admissions
Arizona and California
Juris Doctor, 1988
USC Gould School of Law
Los Angeles, California
B.S. in Business Management, 1984
Brigham Young University
Provo, Utah

Read about others’ experience

Client testimonials and professional endorsements offer different perspectives on working with Scott.

Your next step

Start a conversation about your plans

Choose a consultation for your estate planning or business law needs.

Prefer to call? (480) 339-0181

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