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I am Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. I practice primarily in the areas of contested probate and fiduciary litigation, which includes lawsuits involving trusts, estates, and guardianships.
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Acquired: 1989
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3811 Turtle Creek Boulevard, Suite 400, Dallas, TX, 75219
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"I first met Scott as an opposing party in a huge case that went to arbitration for a month. I found him to be skilled, ethical and professional. I have since had a number of other cases with Scott, and his just gets better. I highly recommend him."
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2022
One of the Best Lawyers in Dallas - Probate, Trust & Estates, D Magazine
2022
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2022
Litigation - Trusts and Estates, "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
2021
Named one of Best Lawyers in Dallas - Probate, Trust & Estates, D Magazine
2021
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2020
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2018
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2016
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2015
Litigation - Trusts and Estates, "Lawyer of the Year", Best Lawyers in America
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2015
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2014
Named in Best Lawyer in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2013
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2011
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2010
Named in Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly magazine
2009
Named in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2008
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2008
Named in The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
2006
Board Certified in Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2006
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Monthly Magazine
N/A
Certified as an Ad Litem in Guardianship Proceedings, State Bar of Texas
2002 - Present
Member, Norris & Weber, PLLC
1999 - 2002
Shareholder, Smith DeFeo
1989 - 1999
Shareholder, Malouf Lynch Jackson Kessler & Collins
1989 - Present
Dallas Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
Certified to serve as an Ad Litem in Guardianship Proceedings
2016 - 2017
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionChair
2015 - 2016
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionChair Elect
2014 - 2015
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionSecretary/Treasurer
2013 - 2014
Dallas Bar Association, Probate, Trusts and Estate SectionProgram Chair
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish