Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Trade Secret Litigation Labor & Employment Commercial Litigation

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Mr. Scott maintains a general civil litigation practice in state and federal courts, with particular emphasis on employment law, governmental defense, and civil rights.

His practice includes the defense of employers and businesses in state and federal courts and in matters before state and federal administrative agencies, including the Texas Workforce Commission and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.  Mr. Scott has advised employers on classifying employees properly and also represented clients during investigations conducted by the United States Department of Labor.

Mr. Scott handles all varieties of employment disputes, including claims of discrimination, retaliation, harassment, wrongful termination, breach of contract, and other employment-related torts.  His practice also includes litigation regarding general commercial law, unfair competition, fraud, covenants not to compete, and theft of trade secrets and confidential information.

In his government defense practice, Mr. Scott defends governmental entities and their employees from federal and state constitutional and common law claims.  Mr. Scott has drafted and argued successfully numerous dispositive motions in this area.

South Texas College of Law, Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude (2009), Articles Editor, South Texas Law Review (2008–2009); Dean's Honor List; Dean's Scholar

University of Evansville, Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science, magna cum laude (2006); Minor in Legal Studies; Dean's Honors List; Mortar Board Senior Honor Society; Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society; National Society of Collegiate Scholars