George M. Scott (West Virginia judge)

George M. Scott
Justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
In office Nov. 4, 1999 – December 31, 2000
Preceded by	Margaret Workman
Succeeded by	Joseph Albright
Judge of 5th Circuit Court of West Virginia
In office 1972–1987
Personal details
Born	(1929-08-05)August 5, 1929 Roane County, West Virginia, U.S.
Died	November 10, 2015(2015-11-10) (aged 86)
Alma mater	West Virginia University West Virginia University College of Law

George M. Scott (August 5, 1929 – November 10, 2015) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia. In November 1999, he was appointed by Republican Governor Cecil H. Underwood to the Supreme Court of Appeals to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Margaret Workman.

Early life and education

Scott graduated from Walton High School in 1945. He served in the United States Army Air Corps from 1946 to 1949, attaining the rank of sergeant. Scott attended West Virginia University and West Virginia University College of Law, graduating with honors and serving as editor of the West Virginia Law Review.

Legal career

After law school, Scott was a law clerk to U.S. District Court Judge Ben Moore for one year. Thereafter, he practiced law in the Spencer firm of Ryan & Scott. Scott served as Roane County Prosecuting Attorney from 1956 to 1964. Scott also held various offices in the West Virginia State Bar, including President-elect in 1972, when he was appointed as a circuit court judge in the Fifth Judicial Circuit. He was elected judge three times before retiring in 1987.

Then-Governor Cecil Underwood appointed him to the West Virginia Supreme Court on November 4, 1999. He served until December 31, 2000, after which he returned to practicing law in Spencer and was of counsel to the Charleston law firm of Carey, Scott and Douglas.