Atty. John A. Scully
John is a founding shareholder of Cooper & Scully. A highly skilled and experienced trial lawyer, John's hallmark is his dedication to client satisfaction.
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John A. Scully is an attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Cooper & Scully PC. They haand 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983), Oklahoma (2014), and Montana (2016). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1982) and DePauw University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John is a founding shareholder of Cooper & Scully
- A highly skilled and experienced trial lawyer, John's hallmark is his dedication to client satisfaction
- John has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers® list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas from 2018-2021
- He has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) with the rank of Advocate, and has been selected to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas (2015-2020, and 2022)
- John is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been featured in the Texas Super Lawyers® list by Thomson Reuters Legal from 2003-2021
- John has been recognized in the 29th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America as "Lawyer of the Year" for his work in the fields of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defense
- He has also been recognized in the publication for his work in Commercial Litigation
- John is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- In addition, John is licensed in Texas, Montana, and Oklahoma, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
- John is routinely retained to try high-dollar exposure cases in the areas of business litigation, catastrophic injury and wrongful death and professional liability
- His professional liability practice includes representation of hospitals and other health care providers, attorneys, law firms and other professionals
- John has served as national trial counsel on birth and catastrophic injury litigation for numerous hospital systems and insurance carriers
- Over the past 39 years, John has developed a diverse civil trial practice involving an array of industries, including health care, insurance, oil and gas, financial and pharmaceutical
- He has represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to governmental entities in complex commercial litigation, personal injury lawsuits, class actions, administrative proceedings and Qui Tam/False Claims Act actions and related investigations
- John and his wife, Karen, have three children
- While John has always been a sports fanatic, his support of his children's activities led to his passionate involvement in coaching youth sports
- John served as head football coach of the Parish Episcopal 7th/8th grade team for many years, and has served as assistant football coach of the school's high school team since 2009 (State Championships in 2010, 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021!)
- John currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and previously served as Chair of the Board of Visitors, for his undergraduate alma mater DePauw University
- John also served on Parish’s Board of Trustees
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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