Scott Deatherage has practiced law for over 30 years in the areas of environmental, energy, water law, and business law. After spending 28 years at large law firms, he formed his own law firm. In energy, he represents developers and investors in solar, wind, other renewable energy, and energy storage projects. His environmental practice includes the representation of landowners, real estate developers, banks, and private equity firms in dealing with soil and groundwater contamination. Scott graduated from Harvard Law School where he was the Articles Editor of the Harvard Environmental Law Review. He has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School where he taught Climate Change Law. In 2011, he published a book entitled Carbon Trading Law and Practice. He has published numerous articles and has made many presentations and speeches on environmental and energy issues.
Contact & Links
- E-mail: scott@sdeatheragelaw.com
- Lawyer Page: https://sdeatheragelaw.com/
Location
- 6301 Gaston Avenue
Suite 1426
Dallas, TX 75214
Education
- Harvard University, JD, graduated 1987
- University of Oklahoma, BA, graduated 1984
Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1987
- Texas, State Bar of Texas
Dallas, Texas
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Environmental Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2016)
- Environmental Law, Dallas (2010)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
- Environmental Law
Awards:
- Best Lawyers in America, Dallas Environmental Lawyer of the Year (2010); America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Texas Super Lawyers, The Best Lawyers in Dallas, D Magazine, Who's Who Legal: Texas.
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Energy Law
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