About

Provided by Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

Scott Douglass & McConnico is a litigation powerhouse rooted in Austin but with national impact, known for its deep courtroom experience, strategic thinking, and “Texas toughness.” Founded in 1976, the firm specializes in high-stakes, complex civil litigation across multiple industries — from oil & gas to technology, and finance.

Our strength lies in combining deep trial and appellate experience, specialized subject-matter expertise, administrative law aptitude, and a litigation mindset that treats every case as trial-ready. Add to that a client-first, creative, and ethical culture, and SDM consistently delivers strategic, cost-effective litigation solutions in matters of real consequence — all within a tight-knit and highly ranked boutique framework.

We serve a mix of clients in both plaintiff and defense roles including:

  • public corporations
  • institutional investors
  • startups
  • government bodies
  • families

Our work includes:

  • Business & Commercial Litigation
  • Intellectual Property/Technology Litigation
  • Oil, Gas & Energy Litigation
  • Securities & Complex Financial Litigation
  • Specialized Practices : The firm rounds out its offerings with tax disputes, products liability, and white‑collar/government investigation work.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: General Commercial - Texas: Austin & Surrounds

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What the Team is Known For

Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP has a sizable Austin-based team with the ability to handle complex and high-stakes litigation across a broad array of industries, including oil and gas, pharmaceuticals and technology. It offers substantial experience in representing clients in jury trials, arbitrations and both state and federal appeals, and providing additional guidance on litigation strategy.

Work Highlights

  • Scott Douglass & McConnico continued to serve as lead counsel to Expedia Group and subsidiaries Hotels.com and Orbitz in multiple lawsuits filed under the Helms-Burton Act in Florida and Delaware federal courts.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Stephen McConnico
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Stephen McConnico has a substantial track record of jury trial representations, and is experienced in representing individuals and international and local businesses.

Stephen McConnico has a commitment to simplicity, which is extremely important when bringing complex cases to juries.

Kennon L Wooten
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Kennon L Wooten
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Kennon Wooten is well versed in representing plaintiffs and defendants, including public sector organizations, in both commercial litigation and appeals.
Casey Dobson
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Casey Dobson
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Casey Dobson handles securities fraud, construction and professional malpractice disputes alongside his broader commercial litigation expertise.
David Shank
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David Shank
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David Shank is an established player in the Austin market. He often acts as leading counsel for corporate clients in commercial disputes.
Paige Arnette Amstutz
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Paige Arnette Amstutz
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Paige Arnette Amstutz represents companies in intellectual property litigation, with a focus on patent infringement. She is praised for her skill in trial.

Paige Arnette Amstutz is a great trial lawyer. Juries love her.

Ranked Lawyers at
Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP

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Stephen McConnico
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Litigation: General Commercial

Stephen McConnico
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Stephen McConnico
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Kennon L Wooten
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Kennon L Wooten
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Casey Dobson
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Casey Dobson
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David Shank
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David Shank
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Paige Arnette Amstutz
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Paige Arnette Amstutz
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