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About Scott Smith

Scott D. Smith is a seasoned trial lawyer who has obtained favorable verdicts for clients on both sides of the docket. Mr. Smith has experience in all phases of litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the United States, including resolving a broad array of business and commercial disputes, as well as having extensive experience representing financial advisers and financial institutions in financial services litigation in FINRA and AAA arbitration proceedings. He frequently represents financial advisers and financial institutions in employment disputes, securities enforcement actions, as well as regulatory and compliance matters, and assists his clients in obtaining, or defending against, injunctive relief at TRO proceedings and temporary injunction hearings. Since 2003, Mr. Smith has represented both large and small, public and private companies, their directors, officers, partners, members, employees, and affiliates in a broad spectrum of business disputes and litigation involving breach of contract, fraud, tortious interference with contract, negligence, theft of trade secrets, business disparagement, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition, employment agreements, including enforcement of non-competition and non-solicitation covenants, as well as disputes and litigation in real estate and probate matters. He has also successfully argued appeals before the New York State Appellate Division and the Texas Fourteenth District Court of Appeals. In addition to complex commercial and business litigation, Mr. Smithโ€™s practice is also concentrated on matters related to legal ethics and professional responsibility. Notably, Mr. Smith has achieved the distinction of being rated as AV Preeminentยฎ by Martindale-Hubbell, which is highest possible rating given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers.

โš–๏ธ Practice Areas

โœ“ Appeals & Appellate โœ“ Securities Law โœ“ Real Estate Law โœ“ Probate โœ“ Arbitration & Mediation โœ“ Construction Law โœ“ Stockbroker & Investment Fraud โœ“ Consumer Law โœ“ Energy, Oil & Gas Law โœ“ Employment Law โœ“ Business Law

Credentials & Experience

๐ŸŽ“ Education

Boston University School of Law
LL.M. (2002)
Banking and Financial Law
South Texas College of Law
J.D. (2001)
University of Texas - Austin
B.A. (1997)
English

๐Ÿ“‹ Bar Admissions

Houston Bar Association Member
Current Member
Houston Trial Lawyer&#039 Member
s Association Member
Current Member
Texas Trial Lawyer&#039 Member
s Association Member
Current Member
American Bar Association Member
Current Member

๐Ÿ† Awards & Recognition

Platinum Client Champion
Martindale-Hubbell
AV Preeminentยฎ
Martindale-Hubbell
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