Practice Areas
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude (2009), Articles Editor, South Texas Law Review (2008–2009); Dean's Honor List; Dean's Scholar
- University of Evansville, Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science, magna cum laude (2006); Minor in Legal Studies; Dean's Honors List; Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars
Honors
- 2009 William McGee National Civil Rights Moot Court Competition; Finalist, Best Overall Brief Award
- 2008 Emory Civil Rights and Liberties Moot Court Competition; Quarter-Finalist
- 2008 Rendigs National Products Liability Moot Court Competition; Semi-Finalist
- Order of the Lytae
- AmJur/CALI Award: Constitutional Law, Texas Trial & Appellate Procedure; Complex Litigation; Texas Criminal Procedure; and International Mediation
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Southern District of Texas
- Eastern District of Texas
- Western District of Texas
- Northern District of Texas
1200 Smith Street
14th Floor
Houston, TX 77002-4310
TEL: 713-356-1767
FAX: 713-658-2553
Mr. Scott maintains a general civil litigation practice in state and federal courts, with particular emphasis on governmental defense, civil rights, and employment law.
His practice includes the defense of employers and businesses in state and federal courts and in matters before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Texas Workforce Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Mr. Scott has advised employers on classifying employees properly and also represented clients during investigations conducted by the United States Department of Labor.
Mr. Scott handles all varieties of employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and other employment-related torts. His practice also includes litigation regarding general commercial law, unfair competition, fraud, covenants not to compete, and theft of trade secrets and confidential information.
In his government defense practice, Mr. Scott defends governmental entities and their employees from federal and state constitutional and common law claims. Mr. Scott has drafted and argued successfully numerous dispositive motions in this area.
Notable Achievements
- Obtained emergency sequestration order authorizing the sequestering of more than $800,000 worth of industrial tower crane parts.
- Obtained summary judgment for international oil and gas project management company on breach of contract claim with damages in excess of $9 million dollars.
Internships
- Chief Justice Sherry Radack, First Court of Appeals
Professional Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- State Bar of Texas, Labor and Employment Section
- Houston Bar Association