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After joining Mills Shirley in 1993, Scott opened the San Antonio office in 2002. Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in both Civil Trial and Civil Appellate Law, Scott provides advice to design and construction professionals in avoiding and resolving problems that arise in the course of complex building projects. His clients include architects, engineers, surveyors, contractors, subcontractors, and materials suppliers throughout the South and Central Texas area. He is a frequent speaker at Risk Management Seminars, and an instructor at the annual Professional Practice Leadership Program sponsored by AIA San Antonio.
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Acquired: 1975
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409 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX, 78205
4 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2013 | Litigation
Professional Negligence Defense
Scott’s guidance during a very complex professional negligence case proved invaluable. He is exceedingly knowledgeable and organized as well as patient and considerate. Scott thoroughly explained the legalities allowing us to participate more fully in the development of his strategy. He listened car...
Posted by Phillip | September 13, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements
Working on claim with Scott Lyford
I'm an architect and have been working with Scott for some time now on a complicated claim related to a conflict with a contractor on a large project. The proceedings have been a revelation to me, as they would have been irrespective of the attorney working on my side, but Scott quickly became a par...
Posted by Robert | September 09, 2011 | Construction & Development
Survey Recommendation
Scott has managed this claim expeditiously while taking the proper amount of time to fully understand the circumstances, facts and presiding legal issues. I believe Scott to be very knowledgeable of construction law with a practical mindset.
Posted by Dan | September 08, 2011
Vice President / General Counsel
Scott Lyford is a fantastic attorney who has honed his skills so that he effectively and efficiently provides strong legal advice and representation. His practice is somewhat unique in that he provides a unique combination of exemplary attorney as well as counselor. Scott's knowledge of the law a...
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1991
Board Certified - Civil Trial Law, State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1990
Board Certified - Civil Appellate Law, State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization
1993 - Present
Partner, Mills Shirley, LLP
1985 - 1993
Attorney, Galveston County Legal Department
1983 - 1984
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office
1979 - 1983
Assistant District Attorney, Travis County District Attorney's Office
1976 - 1979
Attorney, Blatnton & Lyford
2004 - Present
AIA San AntonioAllied Professional
2001 - Present
San Antonio Bar Association
1993 - Present
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
2011 - 2012
San Antonio Bar Association, Costruction Law SectionChair
Reversed on Appeal
Judgment for $30,000 for architect.
Judgment for County
1975
law
1968
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2011
Balancing Perspectives - Getting to Win-Win with Your Contracts
2011
Appearing as a Witness in a Civil Case
2011
Professional Liability Insurance for Engineers
2010
The Purpose of Understanding Legal Issues that Affect Your Practice
2009
The Power of Words - Understanding Your Contract
2009
Professional Malpractice Claims
2008
Evolving Concepts in Loss Prevention - Thinking Outside (and Inside) the Box
Spanish
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