H. Scott Taylor, Business Attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Energy, and General
MemberatBranscomb Law
Corpus Christi, TX
Practicing business in Corpus Christi since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
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H. Scott Taylor is a member based in Corpus Christi, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. H. has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
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- Corpus Christi, TX
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Business · Energy · General
- Handles Business, Energy, and General matters from Corpus Christi, TX.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About H. Scott Taylor: H. Scott Taylor is a member based in Corpus Christi, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. H. has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by H. Scott Taylor
H. concentrates on business, energy, general, government, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case H. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Business cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
H. takes business matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
H. takes energy matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.
General cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
H. takes general matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
H. takes government matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Corpus Christi, Texas
H. takes real estate matters in Corpus Christi, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before H. agrees to represent you.
Biography
About H. Scott Taylor — Over 32 years of Texas business experience
H. Scott Taylor is a member based in Corpus Christi, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Energy, and General. H. has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Branscomb Law.
Scott Taylor is the firm's senior energy lawyer. Scott represents land owners in negotiations involving oil and gas leases, uranium mining leases, wind leases and easements, seismic permitting and option agreements, pipeline easements and conveyances involving mineral and wind rights.
He also represents oil and gas exploration and production companies, oil and gas marketers and pipeline companies, and independent geologists, geophysicists and engineers in transactions involving domestic and international oil and gas exploration joint ventures, oil and gas production sales and acquisitions, operating agreements, joint seismic acquisition agreements, oil and gas marketing agreements, consulting agreements and all aspects of negotiations with land and mineral owners.
In addition, Scott represents clients in regulatory matters involving oil and gas exploration and production activities.
Education
B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1990
J.D., University of Houston, 1994 — Member, Phi Delta Phi
Board Certified, Oil, Gas and Mineral Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, since 2000
Representative Matters
• Represented 30 sellers in a $130 million complex producing oil and gas asset sale.
• Represented buyer in $150 million tax planned, asset swap involving the acquisition of producing oil and gas assets.
• General counsel for a 300,000 acre mineral owner for oil and gas matters.
• Represented independent exploration company in establishing international operations in Latin America.
• Represented operators and non-operators in negotiation of more than 100 joint exploration agreements involving onshore and offshore properties, including drilling participation agreements, joint seismic acquisition agreements, and operating agreements.
• Represented landowner in favorable multi-million dollar title dispute settlement with the state government.
Professional
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America for Energy
Certified Mediator
Member, Corpus Christi Association of Professional Landmen
Member, American Association of Professional Landmen
Member, Texas Land and Mineral Owners Association
Community
Member, Grace UMC
Personal
Scott is married and he and his wife, Mia, have two children. Scott lives in Corpus Christi.
How H. handles business matters
Scott Taylor is the firm's senior energy lawyer. Scott represents land owners in negotiations involving oil and gas leases, uranium mining leases, wind leases and easements, seismic permitting and option agreements, pipeline easements and conveyances involving mineral and wind rights. He also represents oil and gas exploration and production companies, oil and gas marketers and pipeline…
The kind of cases H. takes
H. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, energy, and general matters in Corpus Christi and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
H. Scott Taylor's legal education and bar admissions
University of Houston Law Center
J.D. · 1994
Texas A & M University
B.B.A. Management · 1990
Jurisdictions
H.'s state bar admissions
Texas
1994 · ACTIVE
H. studied at J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.B.A. Management in Texas A & M University.
Law school and academic background
H. completed J.D. in University of Houston Law Center and B.B.A. Management in Texas A & M University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice H. runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
H.'s professional memberships and bar associations
State Bar of Texas Corpus Christi Bar Association
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Locations
H. Scott Taylor's office in Corpus Christi
H.'s primary office is at 802 N. Carancahua Street, Suite 2300, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Branscomb Law
802 N. Carancahua Street, Suite 2300
Corpus Christi, TX 78401
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How to hire H. Scott Taylor — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with H. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
H. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain H.'s office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; H. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Corpus Christi, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for H.
H. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. H. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
H.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about H. Scott Taylor
How much does it cost to hire H. for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. H. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does H. offer a free consultation?
H. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain H.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check H.'s current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. H. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can H. take my case if I'm outside Corpus Christi?
H. is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — H. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with H.?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. H. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is H. accepting new business clients right now?
H.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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