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About John P. Scott at a glance
John P. Scott is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Sherpherd Prewett PLLC. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, tax, litigation, and government. Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1981) and University of Texas (B.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas American Board of Trial Advocates (Associate Member) International Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. John P. Scott is a lawyer practicing tort litigation, commercial litigation, litigation: commercial and 3 other areas of law
- John received a B.B.A. degree from University of Texas in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
- John practices at Sherpherd Prewett PLLC in Houston, TX
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John P. Scott's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John P. Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John P. Scott is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John P. Scott is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
John P. Scott is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John P. Scott is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John P. Scott is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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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