Atty. Brett Scott Thorstad

Atty. Brett Scott Thorstad

Mr. Brett Scott Thorstad is a lawyer practicing business, technology, securities law and 10 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 20 yrs experience 20 year
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Profile Summary

About Brett Scott Thorstad at a glance

Brett Scott Thorstad is a Corporate Associate based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. They have 20+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2006. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Texas (2006). Educated at University of Houston Law Center (J.D., 2006) and University of Calgary (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Brett Scott Thorstad is a lawyer practicing business, technology, securities law and 10 other areas of law
  • Brett received a B.S. degree from University of Calgary in 2002, and has been licensed for 20 years
  • Brett practices at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Brett Scott Thorstad's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brett Scott Thorstad handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Brett Scott Thorstad is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Brett Scott Thorstad is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brett Scott Thorstad

Where is Brett Scott Thorstad's law office located?
Brett Scott Thorstad's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brett Scott Thorstad handle?
Brett Scott Thorstad focuses on contracts, employment, business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Brett Scott Thorstad practiced law?
Brett Scott Thorstad has 20+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2006.
Where did Brett Scott Thorstad go to law school?
Brett Scott Thorstad earned their education at (J.D., 2006); (B.S., 2002).
How can I contact Brett Scott Thorstad for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston Law Center
- 2006
B.S.
University of Calgary
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2006

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