Atty. John Scott Carlson

Atty. John Scott Carlson

Mr. John Scott Carlson is a lawyer practicing government/administrative, bankruptcy, business and 7 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About John Scott Carlson at a glance

John Scott Carlson is a personal injury, employment, business, ip, and bankruptcy attorney based in Dallas, Texas. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Texas (1983) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (1995). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Texas Tech University (B.S. Civil, 1978). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John Scott Carlson is a lawyer practicing government/administrative, bankruptcy, business and 7 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from Texas Tech University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • John practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

John Scott Carlson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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 Scott Carlson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

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

John Scott Carlson 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.

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

Intellectual Property

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

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

John Scott Carlson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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 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 Scott Carlson

Where is John Scott Carlson's law office located?
John Scott Carlson's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Scott Carlson handle?
John Scott Carlson focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ip, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has John Scott Carlson practiced law?
John Scott Carlson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did John Scott Carlson go to law school?
John Scott Carlson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S. Civil, 1978).
How can I contact John Scott Carlson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 1983
B.S. Civil
Texas Tech University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit registered to practice before U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Admitted: 1995

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