Scott E. Stevens
Scott E. Stevens was born and raised in Longview, Texas. Scott attended Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, and received his B.A. in 1991. After graduating from college, Scott attended South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. He received his J.D. in 1994.
After completing law school, Scott returned to Longview and went to work at Harbour, Smith, Harris & Merritt, P.C., where he primarily handled litigation matters for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. During that time, Scott tried over 30 jury trials to verdict, both in state and federal court.
In 2004, Scott opened his own law firm in Longview, Texas. His practice consists mainly of representing large and small corporations in a variety of litigation matters, including complex litigation matters, intellectual property matters, contract disputes, insurance claims and employment issues. Scott continues to represent companies and individuals in personal injury actions, including product liability claims and wrongful death actions. Additionally, Scott has represented several new and used automobile dealerships before various state agencies, including the OCCC and TXDOT. Scott's practice mainly consists of cases in federal court, both in and outside of Texas.
Scott is board certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Scott was also selected for inclusion in Texas Super Lawyers in 2009.
Scott is married to Lainey Godsey Stevens, and is the proud parent of two children, Camp and Ella Stevens.
Areas of Practice
- Complex Litigation Matters
- Intellectual Property Matters
- Personal Injury Claims
- Contract Disputes
- Insurance Claims
- DTPA Claims
Certified Legal Specialties
- Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1994
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Texas
- U.S. District Court Western District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Education
- South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
- J.D. - 1994
- Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, Texas
- B.A. - 1991
Professional Associations and Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Northeast Texas Bar Association
- Eastern District of Texas Bar Association
- The Hon. T. John Ward American Inn of Court, Charter Member
- Federal Circuit Bar Association
- Gregg County Bar Association
- Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Trinity School of Texas, Board of Trustees, 2006 - 2009
- City of Longview, Texas, Associate Municipal Judge, 2006 - 2009
- Gregg Country Historical Foundation
