$ 250-350 per hour
Kenneth A. Scott
About Kenneth
Biography
I have represented clients in a variety of litigation matters, and advised companies to successfully manage and reduce their legal and business risks. My education and experience allow me to quickly analyze a case, legal problem, or business situation and arrive at a solution tailored to the needs of the client. My litigation successes include favorable verdicts in personal injury, employment, commercial and even criminal cases.
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Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 31 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Jones Morris Klevenhagen, LLP
6363 Woodway, Suite 570, Houston, TX, 77057
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Posted by Phil | December 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Business
Ken Scott is an amazing attorney!
Ken Scott represented my family business in a lawsuit that I considered to be frivolous by a person that had way too much money to burn. His approach was well crafted, his stance was unwavering, and his style was hard yet professional. Ken has a strong presence and a witty personality. He has a sol...
Posted by Nancy | October 03, 2011 | Insurance
Excellent Attorney
I met Mr. Scott when he was hired by our insurance company to represent our firm in a law suit that we had nothing to do with. He not only got us out of the suit, he saved us future risk expense and I liked his professionalism and style so much that I hired him for our firm and personally. He's bee...
Kenneth A. Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ken is a seasoned litigator. His expertise and skill set are highly respected in the legal community. I endorse him without reservation."
"Ken is an excellent attorney and quite a professional. He was my opposing counsel in a matter. The matter was hotly contested. However, Ken's professionalism assisted both sides in finding reaching a resolution."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Scott and I each represented separate defendants in the same case, and I was impressed with his knowledge of the law and ability to apply various defensive theories to the case."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Ken. He is thorough in case preparation and skilled in the courtroom."
"Ken is an excellent trial lawyer and litigator. I have had the distinct pleasure of working with him and in the past working as opposing counsel. Ken is very intelligent and he is extremely diligent in every aspect of his cases."
"I endorse Ken Scott as a business and litigation counsel. Ken is one of the best outside counsel I have ever worked with in driving value for the client, even in the context of litigation. He is constantly balancing the legal risk with the business needs of the client to provide the best legal "value-add" solution to a situation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've know Ken for about 15 years, worked with his wife, and became familiar with Ken's professiional practice and personal character, both of which are solid. He's skilled, committed and conscientious,"
"Ken is great lawyer. I highly recommend him for anyone looking for legal advice for personal or business related litigation. He has over 17 years of experience representing individuals and companies in litigation and general counsel related matters."
"Ken was one of my instructors in law school and was also previously my employer and now he is my partner. He has an exceptional mind for the law and he is very thorough, He has respect for both his clients and other lawyers, he is exceptional."
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Experience
Honors
2015
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
American Jurisprudence Award - Civil Pretrial Advocacy, Thompson West Publishing
1991
American Jurisprudence Award - Legal Research and Writing, Thompson West Publishing
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Of Counsel, Jones Morris Klevenhagen, LLP
2005 - 2011
Shareholder, Bair Hilty, P.C.
2003 - 2005
Adjunct Professor of Civil Pretrial Litigation, University Of Houston Law Center
2001 - 2003
Adjunct Professor-Legal Research and Writing, University Of Houston Law Center
1998 - 2005
Partner, Knight & Scott, LLP
1994 - 1997
Associate, Seymore & Associates
Associations
1994 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1994 - Present
State Bar of Texasmember
State Bar College
Member
American Association for Justice
Member
2009 - 2011
Truckload Carriers AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Texas Motor Transportation AssociationMember
2008 - 2011
Transportation Lawyers Associationmember
2008 - 2011
Association of Transportation Law ProfessionalsMember
2008 - 2011
American Trucking AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Jacobs v. R.A. Pearson Company
Settled during trial.
Reed v. U-Haul
Verdict in favor of client.
Wolter v. Donaldson
Succeeded in Sustaining Summary Judgment in favor of client on appeal.
Cutlip v. Pioneer Bus Lines
Settled at trial.
Dze v. Great American Insurance Co.
Settled at trial.
Dean v. Smith
Verdict in favor of client.
Higby v. Hawkins
Verdict in favor of client.
Ford v.Horace Mann Insurance Company
Directed verdict in favor of client.
Moreno v. Helms
Verdict in favor of client.
Boyd v. U-Haul
Directed verdict in favor of client.
Conley v. Crocket Independent School District
Verdict in favor of client.
Celadon Trucking v. Lugo's Security Service
Carlsen v. Kolander Corp.
Defense Verdict
Tipton v. Sandbloom
Correa v. Memorial Hospital Systems
Decision in favor of client.
Brown v. St. Mary's Hospital of Galveston
Decision in favor of client.
State of Texas v. Matson
Not guilty.
Green v. Kentco/Rent to Own
Verdict in favor of client.
Medloc v. Broach
Verdict in favor of client.
Lewis v. Maguire
Verdict in favor of client.
Pham v. E.T. Diamond Contractors, Inc.
Settled at trial.
PD Constructors v. Hadjiloizou
Verdict in favor of client.
State and County Mutual v. Magallanes
Verdict in favor of client.
Brown v. Southwestern Pipe Company
Verdict in favor of client.
Quinn v. SISCORP
Verdict in favor of client.
Uribe v. Sun & Ski Sports
Jury verdict in favor of client.
Education
1994
South Texas College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
Bachelor of Business Administration
N/A
University of Nevada-Reno
N/A
Incarnate Word College
Speaking Engagements
2014
Trying Your First, Or Next, Auto Liability Case
Depositions and Experts
2008
ASSIST Convention
Contracts Language for Security Companies
2006
Guest Lecturer - Texas Civil Pretrial
Applied Civil Procedure
2003
Advanced Paralegal Seminar
Legal Drafting for Paralegals
Publications
2014
State Bar of Texas
Depositions and Experts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can my roofer have a contract with me & then submit a different contract to my insurance company for more?
14 Oct 2011
Q&A
Can one person own a car and another person register and insure the car in their name without violating the laws of texas
15 Oct 2011
Q&A
Litigation questions. texas civil state case. contention interrogatories.
15 Oct 2011