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Roland Scott Lyford

Licensed for 50 years

Construction and development Lawyer at San Antonio, TX
Practice Areas: Construction & Development, Appeals, Litigation

409 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 50 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1975

Inactive

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Location

Mills Shirley LLP

409 S. Presa, San Antonio, TX, 78205

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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...efully to the details related to our role and was focused and understanding of all the issues involved in the services we provide. His effort enabled him to successfully explain this to the jury members, who in most cases knew very little about our profession. Scott’s level of service was excellent and I highly recommend him to anyone needing professional legal counsel.

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...tner in the process, taking the extra time to try to make complex legal issues clear to me an my office. He is working always (and successfully) toward a positive outcome. He is open to any alternative positions I might want to take, and has always reviewed his strategies with us before enacting them. We have started using Scott on other claim and contract issues beyond the original claim.

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...nd his ability to create effective strategy makes him one of my go-to lawyers.

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Honors

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

Work Experience

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

Associations

2004 - Present

AIA San Antonio

Allied Professional

2001 - Present

San Antonio Bar Association

1993 - Present

Texas Association of Defense Counsel

2011 - 2012

San Antonio Bar Association, Costruction Law Section

Chair

Sample of Legal Cases

Black & Vernooy Architects vs. Lou Ann Smith

Reversed on Appeal

Callahan & Associates vs. Orangefield Independent School District

Judgment for $30,000 for architect.

Payne v. City of Galveston

Judgment for County

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Education

1975

University Of Texas

law

1968

University of Texas System, Austin

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

TSA 72nd Annual Convention

Balancing Perspectives - Getting to Win-Win with Your Contracts

2011

Legal Issues for Texas Professional Engineers

Appearing as a Witness in a Civil Case

2011

Legal Issues for Texas Professional Engineers

Professional Liability Insurance for Engineers

2010

TSA 71st Annual Convention

The Purpose of Understanding Legal Issues that Affect Your Practice

2009

TSA 70th Annual Convention

The Power of Words - Understanding Your Contract

2009

Minimizing Engineering Liability Exposure

Professional Malpractice Claims

2008

TSA 69th Annual Convention

Evolving Concepts in Loss Prevention - Thinking Outside (and Inside) the Box

Languages

Spanish

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