Atty. John Barret Scott

Atty. John Barret Scott

Mr. John Barret Scott is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, antitrust, arbitration and 14 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About John Barret Scott at a glance

John Barret Scott is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Scott Yung LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Tex (1988). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1988) and University of Texas at Austin (B.A., 1985). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Texas Trial Lawyers Association Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Barret Scott is a lawyer practicing administrative and public, antitrust, arbitration and 14 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • John practices at Scott Yung LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Barret Scott's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Personal Injury

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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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 John Barret Scott

Where is John Barret Scott's law office located?
John Barret Scott's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Scott Yung LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Barret Scott handle?
John Barret Scott focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Barret Scott practiced law?
John Barret Scott has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did John Barret Scott go to law school?
John Barret Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact John Barret Scott for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1988
B.A.
University of Texas at Austin
- 1985

Bar Admissions

Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Eastern District Court Tex
Admitted: 1988

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