Scott is an accomplished trial attorney with more than 25 years of experience. He is board certified in personal injury trial law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice includes defending businesses and individual clients in business litigation, premises liability, professional liability, transportation and dram shop claims. Scott has successfully tried cases throughout the state of Texas.
Scott defends business clients in matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary obligations, deceptive trade practice and fraud. He previously represented clients in matters such as tortious interference, trade secrets and collections. Scott has represented finance companies and national banking associations regarding creditors’ rights in US Bankruptcy Courts throughout the state of Texas.
Practices
Representative Matters
- Granted summary judgment for our convenience store co-defendant after Plaintiffs filed suit for the wrongful death of their parent who was involved in a fatal motor vehicle collision; the Court agreed there was no evidence linking our client to the collision and dismissed Plaintiffs’ claims with prejudice.
- Obtained summary judgment for restaurant client after Plaintiff tripped on rebar in our client’s parking lot and fell, and claimed injuries; the Court agreed with our defense that Plaintiff failed to establish premises liability and gross negligence and ruled in favor of our client.
- Defended restaurant chain client in slip and fall case; demand was significantly reduced to award with 10 percent comparative fault to Plaintiff.
- Defended subcontractor client against Plaintiff, a retirement facility operator, hired to construct a storm drainage system for a new hotel; following oral arguments at trial, the Court granted our summary judgment in full.
- Defended a restaurant company against fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims involving the sale of a business; summary judgment was granted on all claims.
- Defended apartment complex in case where tenant was held at gunpoint; summary judgment was granted on all claims.
- Defended national hotel chain in $1.5 million premises liability case; summary judgment was granted for Defense on liability.
- Defended construction company and its officers in $1.3 million breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims involving the sale of its business; after a three and a half week trial, the jury returned a defense verdict.
- Defended finance company officer in a $1.2 million breach of contract, fraud and negligent misrepresentation case involving a business investment; after a one week trial the jury returned a defense verdict.
- Defended large oil refinery on premises liability claims, summary judgment was granted on liability.
- Defended law firm against fraud and legal malpractice claims arising from the sale of a multi-million dollar apartment complex; defense verdict was returned after a two-week trial.
Education
- Nova University Shepard Broad Law Center, JD, 1990
- Phi Alpha Delta
- University of Florida, BA, 1987
- Pi Lambda Phi Fraternity
Certifications
- Board Certified, Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- Graduate, National Institute of Trial Advocacy
Admissions
- Texas
- United States District Courts: Eastern District of Texas, Western District of Texas, Southern District of Texas, Northern District of Texas, Northern District of Georgia
- United States Bankruptcy Courts
Professional Memberships
- Houston Bar Association, IDEA Program
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- City of Bellaire, Building and Standards Commission, Former Member
Languages
- Spanish
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Recognition
- Recognized by the Houston Lawyer Magazine for obtaining the largest defense verdict (May 2000)