Atty. Scott C. Skelton
Mr. Skelton is a founding member of Skelton | Slusher | Barnhill |Watkins | Wells.
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About Scott C. Skelton at a glance
Scott C. Skelton is a Member based in Lufkin, Texas, practicing at Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Texas (1992) and Arkansas (2005). Educated at Baylor Law School (J.D., 1992) and Abilene Christian University (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Angelina County Bar Association State Bar of Texas Texas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Lufkin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Skelton is a founding member of Skelton | Slusher | Barnhill |Watkins | Wells
- Skelton was a partner in the Zeleksey law for 21 years
- Mr. Skelton has tried over 50 cases as first and second chair, and has broad experience in personal injury, Workers’ Compensation and commercial litigation
- Skelton manages the Firm’s toxic tort section and handles over 2500 plaintiffs on that docket for the East Texas Area
- Skelton is licensed in the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts for the United States District Courts and has extensive experience in those Courts
- Skelton has argued cases in the Appellate Courts for the State of Texas and in the United States Fifth Circuit
- Skelton has also arbitrated multi-million dollar disputes between multiple hospitals
- Further, Skelton consults on a regular basis with several local businesses concerning litigation, employment, contract and conflict avoidance and resolution matters
- Skelton has been married to Sheila (Todd) Skelton for 25 years
- Sheila is the director of the HOSTS reading lab at Brandon Elemenary
- They have two daughters
- One is attending Abilene Christian University and the other is a student in Lufkin ISD
- Mr. Scott Skelton is a former partner of Zeleskey Law Firm
Practice Areas Explained
Scott C. Skelton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott C. Skelton 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.
Scott C. Skelton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Scott C. Skelton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Scott C. Skelton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.
Scott C. Skelton is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Lufkin 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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