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Donald Scott Mackenzie
also known as Scott Mackenzie
About Donald
Biography
My firm provides comprehensive legal services and sound, reasoned advice. My
wide range of experience, in state and federal courts, lets me deliver efficient and effective representation with your best interest always the primary goal.
Litigation is about balancing risk; the art of law is balancing risk and cost to obtain the best possible result for the client. Common sense, excellent education and practical experience are combined with my personal desire to help each of my clients. You are important to me.
My successful negotiation and trial skills are based on having better information
than the opposition. Obtaining information requires skilled use of technological
resources and social engineering. Knowing how and who to contact combined
with the ability to aggressively obtain information is how I deliver comprehensive
legal services to all my clients.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Car Accident
25%
24 years
Criminal Defense
25%
24 years
Personal Injury
25%
24 years
Wrongful Death
25%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 23 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Scott Mackenzie, P.C.
11300 North Central Expressway, Suite 604, Dallas, TX, 75243
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Posted by Brian | April 26, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Felony case
I never been in trouble with law before and I had know idea what to do Scott made things very easy for me and explain every step of the way what was going to happen and why I highly recommend him he not the cheapest lawyer out there but you pay for what you get and did a excellent job on my case and ...
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2012 | DUI & DWI
Great advice and representation!
I was arrested for DWI about a year ago. After dealing with Mr. Mackenzie, I am thankful that I chose him as my attorney. He kept me informed every step of the way and did a phenomenal job with explaining the law. Given the circumstances, he got me an amazing deal; for that he will be my attorney for...
Donald Scott Mackenzie's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked for and with Scott Mackenzie for over 15 years and I endorse this lawyer as the absolute best. Scott cares personally for every case and the results prove it. With thousands of victories and satisfied clients in personal injury: car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful deaths, slip and falls and criminal defense, Scott's dedication to each case yields outstanding results."
"I have worked closely with Scott and can say without question, he has no equal when it comes to tenacity and resourcefulness. Scott is my "go to" co-counsel whenever the need arises. Every client that I have ever referred to Scott in the last fifteen years has reported a positive experience."
"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Scott Mackenzie symbolizes what it means to go the extra mile for a client and their family. I refer criminal defense cases to him because he takes into consideration future consequences of certain legal strategies, especially complex cases involving ICE holds (immigration)."
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Experience
Honors
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers, Thumbtack
2007
Legend of Africa, Kuumba House
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Principal, The Law Office of Scott Mackenzie, P.C.
2011 - 2012
Attorney, Davenport Law Firm, PC
Associations
Dallas Bar Association
Member
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Member
State Bar of Texas
Member
Dallas Court of Appeals
Member
United States District Court of the Northern District of Texas
Member
United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas
Member
United States District Court of the Eastern District of Texas
Member
United States District Court of the Western District of Texas
Member
U.S. Tax Court
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Truck collision with young couple
Settled out of court
Education
2002
Southern Methodist University
JD - Juris Doctor
1994
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers