Atty. Scott C. Wallace
Scott C. Wallace is the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Dallas office and practices in the area of corporate finance.
Banking And Finance Law & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 35+ Years Experience
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About Scott C. Wallace at a Glance
Scott C. Wallace is a business attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Texas (1991). Educated at Baylor University (—, 1988). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Commercial Finance Law (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Finance Law (2026). Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott C. Wallace
- Scott C. Wallace is the executive partner of Holland & Knight's Dallas office and practices in the area of corporate finance
- Mr. Wallace counsels financial institutions in a variety of financing transactions, including asset-based and cash flow lending, subordinated debt, mezzanine and structured finance transactions, as well as workouts and restructurings
- He is experienced in helping clients close deals efficiently in a rapid marketplace
- Mr. Wallace also represents borrowers in financing transactions, and buyers and sellers in acquisition transactions
- He advises clients in a wide range of industries and economic sectors, including manufacturing, healthcare, real estate, retail, service, distribution, and oil and gas
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Scott C. Wallace's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott C. Wallace handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Dallas
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 venue, 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.
Dallas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dallas-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Dallas Choose Scott C. Wallace
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Scott C. Wallace's practice in the field of business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott C. Wallace brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Focused Business Practice
Concentrating on business means Scott C. Wallace's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Scott C. Wallace attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Scott C. Wallace Handles in Dallas
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