Chair of the Firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Scott tries and defends cases in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration. In his nearly twenty years of practice, Scott has represented pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and life sciences start-ups; banking, real estate, and private equity firms; and aircraft / industrial equipment manufacturers in a variety of tort, contract, and commercial disputes.
Scott's practice focuses on: government investigations and litigation under federal and state False Claims Act (whistleblower / qui tam) statutes; products liability and MDL defense; and defending and prosecuting commercial and tort claims on behalf of the Firm's private equity, lending, and real estate clients. In addition to first-chairing jury and non-jury trials, as well as arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, Scott also has represented current and former company employees, officers, and directors compelled to provide sworn testimony in connection with litigation and government-led investigations.
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.
Chair of the Firm’s Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution Practice Group, Scott tries and defends cases in state and federal court, as well as in arbitration. In his nearly twenty years of practice, Scott has represented pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, and life sciences start-ups; banking, real estate, and private equity firms; and aircraft / industrial equipment manufacturers in a variety of tort, contract, and commercial disputes.
Scott's practice focuses on: government investigations and litigation under federal and state False Claims Act (whistleblower / qui tam) statutes; products liability and MDL defense; and defending and prosecuting commercial and tort claims on behalf of the Firm's private equity, lending, and real estate clients. In addition to first-chairing jury and non-jury trials, as well as arbitrations before FINRA and AAA, Scott also has represented current and former company employees, officers, and directors compelled to provide sworn testimony in connection with litigation and government-led investigations.
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 also regularly presents CLE and seminar lectures on False Claims Act, Whistleblower, and Healthcare legal issues. He has given law school guest lectures on healthcare regulatory issues, and publishes legal commentary and opinions in Bloomberg, Law360, and other publications.
Areas of focus: False Claims Act litigation and investigations; Products Liability defense; and Commercial and Business Tort disputes.
Representative Experience
- Ongoing representation of a drug manufacturer and distributor in Opioid Multi-District Litigation, the largest MDL in history
- 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) for a Fortune 20 healthcare company
- Past and ongoing defense of pharmaceutical, medical device, and healthcare consulting companies in federal False Claims Act and state qui tam / whistleblower lawsuits, many involving alleged violations of federal and state Anti-Kickback Statutes
- 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
Professional Affiliations and Recognitions
- Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation: One-third of 1% of Texas Bar Foundation members are invited to become Fellows.
- Fellow, Dallas Bar Association
- Member, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
- Board Member, General Counsel Forum
- Member, DRI Steering Committee, Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance