Atty. James Scott Pleasant

Atty. James Scott Pleasant

Mr. James Scott Pleasant is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, maritime & aviation specialty practice group and 1 other area of law.

Houston Houston 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James Scott Pleasant at a glance

James Scott Pleasant is an Of Counsel based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Texas (1972), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1977). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1972) and Oregon State University (B.S., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas and American. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James Scott Pleasant is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate, maritime & aviation specialty practice group and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.S. degree from Oregon State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices at Reed Smith LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James Scott Pleasant's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Scott Pleasant is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Scott Pleasant is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Texas →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

James Scott Pleasant is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Texas →

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 Houston 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 James Scott Pleasant

Where is James Scott Pleasant's law office located?
James Scott Pleasant's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Scott Pleasant handle?
James Scott Pleasant focuses on business, real estate, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James Scott Pleasant practiced law?
James Scott Pleasant has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James Scott Pleasant go to law school?
James Scott Pleasant earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.S., 1965).
How can I contact James Scott Pleasant for a consultation?
You can contact James Scott Pleasant directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has James Scott Pleasant received?
James Scott Pleasant's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1972
B.S.
Oregon State University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977

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