Atty. William Scott Helfand

Atty. William Scott Helfand

Mr. William Scott Helfand is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, life health disability & erisa, administrative and public and 8 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 39 yrs experience 39 year
Call (346) 601-6312 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Scott Helfand at a glance

William Scott Helfand is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas US Supreme Court First Circuit Court of Appeals Third Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western D (1987) and Illinois (1989). Educated at Tulane University (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Scott Helfand is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, life health disability & erisa, administrative and public and 8 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 39 years
  • William practices at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP in Houston, TX and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Helfand's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Scott Helfand 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.

William Scott Helfand 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.

William Scott Helfand 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.

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

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

William Scott Helfand is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William Scott Helfand is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Scott Helfand

Where is William Scott Helfand's law office located?
William Scott Helfand's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Helfand handle?
William Scott Helfand focuses on personal injury, employment, business, ssd, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Scott Helfand practiced law?
William Scott Helfand has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did William Scott Helfand go to law school?
William Scott Helfand earned their education at (J.D., 1987).
How can I contact William Scott Helfand for a consultation?
You can contact William Scott Helfand directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Scott Helfand received?
William Scott Helfand's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas US Supreme Court First Circuit Court of Appeals Third Circuit Court of Appeals Texas Western D
Admitted: 1987
Illinois
Admitted: 1989

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