Scott Cowgill

Scott Cowgill is a partner at Weatherford Thompson in Albany, Oregon. His practice includes taxation, estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate law. He works with individuals and organizations on planning, administration, property, and business matters that require careful legal analysis. His broad practice allows him to address related issues across estate documents, probate administration, tax planning, business concerns, and real property transactions or disputes.

Cowgill earned a B.S. from Oregon State University and a J.D. from Regent University School of Law. During law school, he served on the Law Review and ultimately became Executive Editor. His studies emphasized tax law and estate planning courses, providing direct academic preparation for major parts of his current practice. That training supports his ability to work through detailed planning questions, statutory requirements, and legal issues involving estates, businesses, and property.

Cowgill clerked for Weatherford Thompson between law school semesters before joining the firm as an attorney. His current practice covers tax matters, estate planning, probate, business law, and real estate law. Through these areas, he assists clients with legal arrangements that can affect family assets, business interests, property ownership, and estate administration. His work calls for attention to documentation, legal compliance, and the practical effects of planning decisions over time.

Scott Cowgill is admitted to practice in Oregon courts and continues to serve clients through a long-established Albany firm. His background in tax and estate planning, combined with work involving business and real estate matters, gives clients practical guidance across connected legal concerns. He approaches planning and transactional issues with a foundation in legal research, careful document review, and an understanding of how tax, estate, business, and property questions can interact.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Weatherford Thompson P.C.
• Member, Oregon State Bar

Licensed State

• Oregon

Education

• Regent University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Oregon State University
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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