Atty. Scot Clinton
Scot is a senior attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren who has been practicing law since 2004. He represents clients in a variety of real estate, construction, business, and commercial litigation matters.
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Scot Clinton is a real estate attorney based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Wilson Cribbs and Goren PC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas (2004), Texas, State Bar of Texas (2004), Texas, State Bar of Texas (2004), and Texas, State Bar of Texas (2004). Educated at The University of Texas (J.D., 2004). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Scot is a senior attorney with Wilson Cribbs + Goren who has been practicing law since 2004
- He represents clients in a variety of real estate, construction, business, and commercial litigation matters
- Scot enjoys working with clients, learning about their businesses, and working with them to develop specialized strategies that suit their needs and are tailored to their business goals
- When beginning a new representation, Scot starts his work with the desired end result in mind. “As an experienced trial lawyer, I bring a perspective that most lawyers, and many litigators, do not have
- I believe this helps me work more efficiently for the client, and I’m better able to assess what really matters and how to reach a satisfactory resolution.” Understanding and empathizing with clients and their situation is an important part of representing them. “My father was an attorney and a judge, so I learned from him about the practice of law and the special responsibility attorneys serve in helping others
- We can protect people’s rights and interests, defend against abuse of power, help the underprivileged, and influence the functioning of government
- There is probably no other profession where an individual can have such a profound role in society.” Scot earned his B.A. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1999 and received his J.D. from the University of Texas School of Law in 2004
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scot Clinton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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