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Scott Monroe Clearman

Scott Monroe Clearman

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 4.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 28% Litigation
  • 27% Appeals
  • 25% Class Action
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Contingent (35%-45%)
  • Hourly ($350-$500/hour)

Payment types

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Contact Information
  • The Clearman Law Firm PLLC
    815 Webster, Suite 1040
    Houston, TX 77002
    713-223-●●●● - show
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About me: In 2001, Scott was profiled in Texas Lawyer as one of "40 under 40" judges, lawyers and law professors "across the state whose accomplishments distinguish them... more

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Client Reviews

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“Very Prompt, Effective”

Posted by: anonymous, 2008-03-25 about 1 year ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: I've hired lots of lawyers and although I am not an attorney, I do have an Ivy League law school background. So it does come as a pleasant surprise... more
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“Senior Vice President”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-06-18 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: As part of my job I have dealt we a large number of attorneys in the past 25 years. Scott Clearman is the best of the best. Scott really puts the... more
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Endorsements

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Scott Clearman is an extremely talented lawyer with whom I have been proud to work. I have seen him fight tenaciously and superbly for his clients. I... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Frank Goodrich , Fort Worth (TX), 3 months ago
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I endorse this lawyer's work. He is a terrific litigator with a good sense of humor, incredible intellect, and a genuine concern for his clients'... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Michael Tuchin , Los Angeles (CA), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

Licenses
  • 21 years since Scott Monroe Clearman was first licensed to practice law in TX.

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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at McClanahan & Clearman, L.L.P. 1993–2008

Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1988
B.S.S.S. Southwestern University B.S.S.S. 1985

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
"40 under 40" Texas Lawyer Magazine 2001

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Vice Chair Federal Practice and Litigation Sections 1998–1999
Board of Directors Houston Trial Lawyers Association 1995–1998
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 2
Question: in the case of a car collision to take someone...
Scott's answer: The driver. The defense and indemnity obligation are the insurers issues, but you should sue the... more

Publications
Article Publication Date
A Comparison of the Remedies Available Under the Texas Antitrust Act and Texas Unfair Insurance Practices Acts ABA Journal 1997

Cases
Title:
In re: OCA, Inc.
Practice Area:
Litigation
Outcome:
Settlements (confidential).
Description:
We represented OCA, Inc., and its subsidiary, Orthalliance, Inc., an orthodontic practice management company, as national counsel in litigation...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Speaker, "Federal RICO Claims and Insurance Class Actions South Texas College of Law 2002
Federal Claims Against Insurance Carriers in the Wake of the United States Supreme Court’s Humana Decision Clarifying Analysis Under the McCarran-Ferguson Act San Antonio, Texas 2000
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