Scott M. Nelson

Practice Areas

Wage and Hour Litigation; ERISA Litigation; Workplace Counseling; Trade Secrets and Restrictive Covenants Litigation; Employment Litigation; Class & Collective Actions

Career

The most valuable asset of a successful business is its people. Clients look to Scott as a seasoned, trusted, and regular advisor who helps them handle their most sensitive people matters in a thoughtful, practical, and strategic manner. He helps clients achieve their business objectives, while complying with ever-changing employment laws. When litigation arises, clients trust Scott to handle everything from day-to-day litigation to mission-critical trial work.

Despite his strong record on summary judgment, Scott is a trial attorney at heart. He is comfortable and compelling in the courtroom, having prevailed for clients in cases ranging from simple labor arbitrations to jury and bench trials with hundreds of millions of dollars in potential liability exposure. He is known for his ease in working with clients, his thoughtful strategic approach, his artful use of diplomacy, and his relentless pursuit of victory.

Professional Memberships

Houston Bar Association (Labor & Employment Section; International Section); State Bar of Texas (Labor & Employment Section; Litigation Section); Mensa

Personal

JD, Creighton University School of Law, Cum Laude; BSBA Finance, Creighton University, Magna Cum Laude