Scott C. Skelton

Scott C. Skelton: Attorney with Skelton Slusher Barnhill Watkins Wells PLLC
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Biography

Mr. Skelton is a founding member of Skelton | Slusher | Barnhill |Watkins | Wells. Skelton was a partner in the Zeleksey law for 21 years.

Mr. Skelton has tried over 50 cases as first and second chair, and has broad experience in personal injury, Workers’ Compensation and commercial litigation. Skelton manages the Firm’s toxic tort section and handles over 2500 plaintiffs on that docket for the East Texas Area. Skelton is licensed in the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts for the United States District Courts and has extensive experience in those Courts. Skelton has argued cases in the Appellate Courts for the State of Texas and in the United States Fifth Circuit. Skelton has also arbitrated multi-million dollar disputes between multiple hospitals. Further, Skelton consults on a regular basis with several local businesses concerning litigation, employment, contract and conflict avoidance and resolution matters.

Skelton has been married to Sheila (Todd) Skelton for 25 years. Sheila is the director of the HOSTS reading lab at Brandon Elemenary. They have two daughters. One is attending Abilene Christian University and the other is a student in Lufkin ISD.

Mr. Scott Skelton is a former partner of Zeleskey Law Firm.

State Bar of Texas
Bar Association for Eastern District of Texas

(Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization)
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Areas of Practice (5)

  • Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Civil Litigation
  • Employment Law
  • Oil and Gas Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Abilene Christian University, B.A., 1989
Law School Attended:
Baylor Law School, J.D., 1992
Year of First Admission:
1992
Admission:
1992, Texas; 2005, Arkansas
Memberships:
Angelina County Bar Association; State Bar of Texas; Texas Association of Defense Counsel.
Birth Information:
Dallas, Texas, February 1, 1967
Reported Cases:
Garrison Realty, LP v. Fouse Architecture & Interiors P.C., No. 12-21-13, 2013 U.S. App. Lexis 21318 (5th Cir. Oct. 21, 2013)

Arnold v. Life Partners, Inc.05-12-00092-CV 2013 Tex. App. LEXIS 10928 (Tex. App.—Dallas August 8,2013)

In re University of Texas Health Center, 198 S.W.3d 392 (Tex. App.—Texarkana 2006)

Louisiana Pacific Corp. v. Holmes, 94 S.W.3d 834 (Tex. App.—San Antonio 2002)

Brookshire Bros., Inc. v. Lewis, 911 S.W.2d 791 (Tex. App.--Tyler 1995)

Certifications:
Board Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
ISLN:
900978836
Hobbies & interests:
Member Lufkin ISD School BoardMember Angelina Appraisal District BoardUnited Way Board Member and Division ChairLufkin Chamber of Commerce First Friday ChairLufkin Chamber of Commerce Legislative ChairCoalition for a Better Community Board Member

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936-299-2052  Phone

936-632-6545  Fax

www.skeltonslusher.com

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