Scott D. Powers

Scott Powers focuses on all types of complex business litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts.

Mr. Powers has appeared in state and federal trial courts on a variety of matters throughout Texas, as well as in state and/or federal courts in California, Florida, Louisiana and Nevada. Mr. Powers has also represented clients in arbitrations and in appeals, including appeals in the Austin Court of Appeals, the Fort Worth Court of Appeals, the Texas Supreme Court and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Drawing on his depth and breadth of trial and appellate experience, Mr. Powers assists clients in a variety of industries facing a diverse array of legal challenges in connection with disputes, including assisting clients to resolve dispute before litigation is filed.

In addition to representing clients, Mr. Powers also serves as the Chair of the Pro Bono Committee for the firm’s Austin office.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Powers served as a law clerk to the Honorable William Wayne Justice, Senior United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Complex Business Litigation, 2) Intellectual Property Litigation, 3) Litigation Practice, 4) Professional Liability and 5) Securities Litigation
Law School Harvard Law School, J.D., 2000
Admitted Year 1998
Education The University of Texas, B.A., 1997
Bar Member / Association Texas State Bar Associations, Austin State Bar Associations
Most recent firm Baker Botts LLP
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