George M. Scott (West Virginia judge)

George M. Scott was a West Virginia circuit court judge, serving in the 13th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Kanawha County. He was appointed to the bench by Governor Earl Ray Tomblin. Prior to his judicial service, Scott was a practicing attorney in Charleston, West Virginia, with a focus on civil litigation. His legal career included time as a partner in the law firm of Kay Casto & Chaney PLLC. Scott's tenure on the bench involved presiding over a wide range of civil and criminal cases within Kanawha County. Information concerning his specific rulings and legal philosophy is generally available through court records and legal publications pertaining to West Virginia jurisprudence. He is a graduate of West Virginia University College of Law.