Labor & Employment
Texas
7 years ranked
Provided by Baker Botts L.L.P.
Wage and Hour Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Workplace Counseling; Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Litigation; Employment Litigation; Class & Collective Actions
The most valuable asset of a successful business is its people. Clients look to Scott as a seasoned, trusted, and regular advisor who helps them handle their most sensitive people matters in a thoughtful, practical, and strategic manner. He helps clients achieve their business objectives, while complying with ever-changing employment laws. When litigation arises, clients trust Scott to handle everything from day-to-day litigation to mission-critical trial work.
Despite his strong record on summary judgment, Scott is a trial attorney at heart. He is comfortable and compelling in the courtroom, having prevailed for clients in cases ranging from simple labor arbitrations to jury and bench trials with hundreds of millions of dollars in potential liability exposure. He is known for his ease in working with clients, his thoughtful strategic approach, his artful use of diplomacy, and his relentless pursuit of victory.
Houston Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Mensa
JD, Creighton University School of Law, Cum Laude; BSBA Finance, Creighton University, Magna Cum Laude
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Scott Nelson of Baker Botts LLP is sought out to represent employers in high-stakes litigation and sensitive internal investigations. He offers expertise in a broad array of issues, including wage and hour, discrimination, harassment and trade secret misappropriation.
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Scott is responsive and anticipates our needs. He can handle very complex matters and always has the business model in mind.
Scott is a pleasure to work with and he delivers. He is knowledgeable, focused and responsive.
Scott's counsel is spot-on, and he made what I thought was going to be a tedious process simple and easy. He is responsive and thorough.
It is an absolute pleasure to work with Scott. He is extremely knowledgeable and a true business partner.
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