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M. Scott Barnard

M. Scott Barnard

USA 2026

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Scott Barnard handles business litigation matters in both federal and state court, with particular experience in securities litigation. Mr. Barnard defends and advises public companies, directors and officers, broker-dealers and board committees in matters involving securities class actions, shareholder derivative suits, suits for breach of fiduciary duty and other business torts, internal investigations, investigations and other regulatory actions by FINRA, the Securities and Commission (SEC), and other authorities, allegations of insider trading, and corporate governance matters. He is the partner in charge of the Dallas office, a member of the firmwide Litigation Steering Committee, and a member of the Dallas office Inclusion Council.

Career

Assistant District Attorney, Office of the Dallas County District Attorney.

Personal

J.D., Southern Methodist University School of Law, cum laude, 1997; B.A., Trinity University, 1994.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: Securities - Texas

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Scott Barnard counsels corporate and individual clients in securities class actions, shareholder disputes and enforcement matters.

Strengths

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  • I admire Scott's tenacious attitude. I have a lot of respect for him.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott is an excellent communicator and caretaker of his clients.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott is an outstanding lawyer. He is able to handle all types of cases and does so with great skill.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scott is great. He has a good practice and is well regarded in this space.

    Litigation: SecuritiesChambers Guide to the USA

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