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Scott A Keller
Ranked in 2 Practice Areas
2

Band 2

Litigation: Appellate

Texas

3 Years Ranked

4

Band 4

Appellate Law

USA - Nationwide

2 Years Ranked

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Scott A. Keller “is praised by opponents as a formidable advocate,” according to The New York Times. He frequently represents businesses in high-stakes trials and appeals throughout the nation. Scott has argued 12 cases before the U.S. Supreme Court and 12 cases before the Texas Supreme Court. He is the only practicing lawyer to have argued at least 10 cases in both courts.

Career

Before founding Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP, Scott headed Baker Botts LLP’s Supreme Court Practice and served as the Solicitor General of Texas, the State’s chief appellate litigator. He was a law clerk for Justice Anthony Kennedy of the Supreme Court of the United States and Chief Judge Alex Kozinski of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Chambers Review

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Litigation: Appellate - Texas

2
Band 2
Individual Editorial

Scott Keller is a well-known appellate lawyer noted for his representation of clients before the Texas and federal courts. He heads the national appellate practice at Lehotsky Keller Cohn LLP and splits his time between the firm's Austin and Washington, DC offices.

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Appellate Law - USA - Nationwide

4
Band 4
Individual Editorial

Scott Keller of Lehotsky Keller LLP garners praise for his expertise on appellate matters argued before courts in Texas and nationwide. He is noted for representing clients in the technology sector.

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Strengths

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"Scott is exceptional in terms of appellate strategy and arguments. He is extremely pragmatic, realistic and able to communicate complex issues very simply. He can distill complex issues very quickly and directly, even to hostile judges. He defends his viewpoints with a steadfastness that is very impressive."

Litigation: Appellate respondent
USA

"Scott is a very talented oral advocate. His skills, diligence and commitment to the client's interest are of the highest quality."

Litigation: Appellate respondent
USA

"Scott is wonderful. He is very easy to talk to and is very calming and accessible. He's fantastic."

Appellate Law respondent
USA

"He is extremely pragmatic, realistic and strategic. He can distill complex issues of constitutional doctrine very quickly and directly."

Appellate Law respondent
USA

"He has the ear of the court."

Appellate Law respondent
USA

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