Atty. Scott Griffith
Scott Griffith is President and Founding Shareholder at Griffith Davison. His practice focuses on complex litigation and dispute resolution for contractors, owners, and developers.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Dallas, TX · 39+ Years Experience
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About Scott Griffith at a Glance
Scott Griffith is a Founder based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Griffith Davison, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, construction, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas and U.S. Court (1987). Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1987) and Stephen F. Austin State University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Dallas. Provides legal services in English. Serves clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Griffith
- Scott Griffith is President and Founding Shareholder at Griffith Davison
- His practice focuses on complex litigation and dispute resolution for contractors, owners, and developers
- Scott is recognized and valued among peers and clients for his professional approach, expansive knowledge in construction and real estate, and exceptional skills in the courtroom
- His experience and understanding of the construction industry position him to advise clients through complex, high-stakes disputes
- Scott has a record of success prosecuting and defending a broad range of construction-based disputes before state courts, federal courts, and arbitrators
- Scott has extensive experience with claims resulting from delays, disputed scope, construction defects, and design errors
- Scott stays abreast of evolving legal and commercial implications for his clients through active involvement with various associations including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and TEXO
- He is Board Certified in Construction Law with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
- a former chair of the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association
- an Associate Member in the Construction Owners Association of America
- and a Fellow with the Construction Lawyers Society of America
- He has received several recognitions and rankings and often speaks on complex legal matters within the construction industry
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Griffith's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Griffith handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dallas.
Criminal Defense in Dallas
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Business & Corporate Law in Dallas
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Construction Law in Dallas
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Civil Litigation in Dallas
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Dallas Choose Scott Griffith
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 Griffith's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, construction, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Griffith brings 39+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and construction, Scott Griffith can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dallas
A Dallas-based practice means Scott Griffith 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 Griffith Handles in Dallas
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