Atty. William Scott Matney

Atty. William Scott Matney

Mr. William Scott Matney is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, aviation litigation, bankruptcy and 16 other areas of law.

Houston Houston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About William Scott Matney at a glance

William Scott Matney is an Associate based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Texas (1999), U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas (1999), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (2007). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1999). Active member of Houston Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Scott Matney is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, aviation litigation, bankruptcy and 16 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Scott Matney's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Scott Matney handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Bankruptcy & Debt

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Foreclosure Defense

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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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 Matney

Where is William Scott Matney's law office located?
William Scott Matney's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Scott Matney handle?
William Scott Matney focuses on criminal defense, business, bankruptcy, foreclosure, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Scott Matney practiced law?
William Scott Matney has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Scott Matney go to law school?
William Scott Matney earned their education at (J.D., 1999).
How can I contact William Scott Matney for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Admitted: 1999
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas
Admitted: 2008

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