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Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

3 ranked lawyers

Band 1

Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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What the team is known for

A sizable Austin-based team with the ability to handle complex and high-stakes litigation across a broad array of industries, including the oil and gas, pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Offers substantial experience in representing clients in jury trials, arbitrations and both state and federal appeals, and providing additional guidance on litigation strategy.

Strengths

Sources highlight: "The firm is very impressive and excellent in commercial litigation. It enjoys a great reputation and is highly respected by other lawyers, judges and arbitrators."

Clients reveal: "The lawyers anticipate all the opposing side's moves and put clients in a position of strength to achieve superior results."

Work highlights

Represented Expedia and its subsidiaries in six lawsuits filed under the Helms-Burton Act in federal courts in Florida and Delaware. The plaintiffs alleged that the Cuban government confiscated various pieces of real property in Cuba from their families and that hotels were subsequently built on those properties.

Notable practitioners

Casey Dobson handles securities fraud, construction and professional malpractice disputes alongside his broader commercial litigation expertise.
"He's excellent and enjoys a great reputation in the courtroom. He is a real trial lawyer." "He is able to take complicated issues and put them in layman's terms as well as articulating a client's position very effectively."

Kennon Wooten is well versed in representing plaintiffs and defendants, including public sector organizations, in both commercial litigation and appeals.
"She an excellent lawyer." "She is amazing and has accolades at the Bar."

Stephen McConnico has a substantial track record of jury trial representations, and is experienced in representing individuals and international and local businesses.
"He is an exceptional trial lawyer." "He is one of the greats. He enjoys a reputation nationally as a superb trial lawyer."

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Overview

Recognized as one of the finest trial and appellate firms in Texas, SDM represents clients in high-stakes, complex business disputes in venues across the country. Our deep roster of formidable trial and appellate advocates have the skill, insight, and reputation that can only be gained through years of real courtroom experience. Our clients hire us to handle disputes involving a wide array of industries and subject matters. Yet, a common thread runs through every matter: a complex problem that the client must solve. And it is in taking that complex problem—whatever the subject matter—and deriving a simpler, persuasive narrative, that our strength lies.

SDM earned its reputation as one of the finest trial and appellate firms anywhere through decades of real courtroom experience in high-stakes disputes. Our deep roster of advocates serves our clients well not only in the courtroom but also at the negotiating table.