Chair of the Firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Scott Jones has tried and defended cases in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration. His trial experience covers a range of issues with a particular focus on representing and defending clients in products liability litigation, as well as federal and state False Claims Act / qui tam lawsuits and related government investigations. Scott regularly defends aircraft and aircraft component manufacturers in a variety of products liability and commercial disputes. Scott’s products liability practice also extends to defending industrial, construction, and commercial equipment manufacturers and dealerships. In this area, Scott has worked with counsel across the country in connection with multiple, parallel lawsuits sharing common factual and legal liability defense issues. Scott also has worked with a variety of experts in the areas of accident reconstruction, equipment/vehicle design and safety, and (non)economic damages.
Chair of the Firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Scott Jones has tried and defended cases in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration. His trial experience covers a range of issues with a particular focus on representing and defending clients in products liability litigation, as well as federal and state False Claims Act / qui tam lawsuits and related government investigations. Scott regularly defends aircraft and aircraft component manufacturers in a variety of products liability and commercial disputes. Scott’s products liability practice also extends to defending industrial, construction, and commercial equipment manufacturers and dealerships. In this area, Scott has worked with counsel across the country in connection with multiple, parallel lawsuits sharing common factual and legal liability defense issues. Scott also has worked with a variety of experts in the areas of accident reconstruction, equipment/vehicle design and safety, and (non)economic damages.
Scott also handles government audits and investigations, including those initiated by state and federal enforcement officials, on behalf of his clients as well as their officers and employees. Frequently, these matters focus on issues involving defense and other government contracts, pharmaceutical pricing, and the marketing and sale of medications and defense equipment paid for or reimbursed by the government. Such representation often involves issues arising under the False Claims Act, federal and state Anti-Kickback laws, the Medicaid Rebate Act, and the Stark Law.
Scott has obtained summary judgment in a variety of cases ranging from industrial equipment accidents and injuries, to disputed oil and gas interests, to recent litigation involving personal injury / products liability claims against a major international airport.
While Scott's practice and habit is to seek opportunities to quickly and efficiently free his clients from the expense, burden, and distraction associated with litigation and trial, his experience in the courtroom enables him to prepare a case for trial when dispositive motions and mediation do not prevail.
In addition to his trial work, Scott also routinely advises clients regarding the adoption of and adherence to document retention policies that comply with applicable and evolving legal standards.
Representative Experience
- Regularly represents and defends aircraft and aircraft component manufacturers in cases involving fatal air crashes and various products liability issues
- Past and ongoing representation of industrial and construction equipment manufacturer and dealer in personal injury litigation
- Recently obtained summary judgment for government defense contractor in federal False Claims Act case alleging billions of dollars in damages in connection with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter Program
- Recently obtained complete dismissal of multi-billion dollar federal and state false claims act / qui tam lawsuit under Rule 12(b) in favor of a Fortune 20 healthcare company
- Past and ongoing defense of pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers in federal False Claims Act and state qui tam / whistleblower lawsuits
- Ongoing representation of one of the world’s largest airline carriers in disputes involving federal grant assurances, preferential airport gate access, and enforceability of federal airline industry legislation
- Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a major international airport in litigation involving personal injury claims concerning the design and operation of the airport's lightning detection and warning system
- Recently represented a multinational engineering firm that was sued by one of its competitors. In advance of trial, Scott obtained summary judgment against the competitor on each of its claims, as well as on his client's counterclaims including the recovery of attorneys’ fees
- Recently tried a case to a jury on behalf of a commercial waste disposal company involving claims regarding the proper handling and treatment of industrial waste, as well as the recovery and retention of precious metals
- Served as lead trial counsel for a national bank in a lender liability action, defeating the plaintiff's claims while obtaining a complete recovery on the client's counter-claim
- Defended lending institution in connection with disputed sale and purchase of a professional sports franchise
- Arbitrated environmental preservation and restoration claims on behalf of prolific philanthropist and private equity principal
- Defended in litigation and at trial former members of board of directors in securities litigation involving the disputed tender offer and sale of a national restaurant chain
- Obtained orders of dismissal and recovery of attorneys' fees on behalf of several oil and gas services companies in municipal royalty / "takings" litigation filed in federal court
Professional Affiliations and Recognitions
- Fellow, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Board Member, General Counsel Forum
- Member, DRI Steering Committee, Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance