William Scales, Jr.

About William

William is an associate in GSRM Law’s Litigation and Labor and Employment sections. He is a pragmatic problem solver, who ushers businesses and individuals through business, commercial, and real estate litigation. William’s experience includes bench and jury trials and arbitration; state appeals; and multi-party litigation. He has served as counsel of record for corporate, governmental, and insurance clients. His current representations concern breach of contract claims, real property disputes, government zoning and code compliance, and business torts. Before entering the civil practice of law, William served in the United States Army, first as an officer in a Patriot Missile battery and then as his battalion’s S-2 Security Officer. Prior to joining GSRM Law, William practiced at a state-wide firm in Nashville, Tennessee and a full-service law firm in Des Moines, Iowa.

Practice Areas

Employment Law Insights

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Education

• Drake University, J.D., graduated 2011
• Wake Forest University, B.A., graduated 2004

Bar Admissions

• Tennessee, 2018
• Iowa, 2011

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