Nancy Bell Scales, Environmental Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on Environmental, Insurance, and Litigation
AssociateatJones Gill LLP
Houston, TX
Practicing environmental in Houston since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Nancy Bell Scales is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Litigation. Nancy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jones Gill LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- Environmental · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Environmental, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nancy Bell Scales: Nancy Bell Scales is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Litigation. Nancy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jones Gill LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nancy takes on
Nancy concentrates on environmental, insurance, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nancy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Environmental
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Insurance
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Environmental cases in Houston, Texas
Nancy takes environmental matters in Houston, 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Houston, Texas
Nancy takes insurance matters in Houston, 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Houston, Texas
Nancy takes litigation matters in Houston, 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Houston, Texas
Nancy takes personal injury matters in Houston, 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Houston, Texas
Nancy takes product liability matters in Houston, 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 Nancy agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Nancy Bell Scales — environmental lawyer in Houston
Nancy Bell Scales is an associate based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Environmental, Insurance, and Litigation. Nancy has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Jones Gill LLP.
Nancy Bell Scales is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental, mass torts and 2 other areas of law. Nancy received a B.S. degree from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Nancy practices at Jones Gill LLP in Houston, TX.
Working with Nancy on a environmental matter
Nancy Bell Scales is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental, mass torts and 2 other areas of law. Nancy received a B.S. degree from University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years. Nancy practices at Jones Gill LLP in Houston, TX.
Who Nancy represents
Nancy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental, insurance, and litigation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
South Texas College of Law
J.D. · 1998
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College
B.S. · 1994
Jurisdictions
Nancy's state bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court
2002 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1999 · ACTIVE
Texas
1998 · ACTIVE
Nancy studied at J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.S. in University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College.
Law school and academic background
Nancy completed J.D. in South Texas College of Law and B.S. in University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nancy runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Nancy's professional memberships and bar associations
Houston Bar Association State Bar of Texas Defense Research Institute Texas Association of Defense Council Houston Young Lawyers Association
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Locations
Nancy Bell Scales's office in Houston
Nancy's primary office is at 6363 Woodway Dr., Ste. 1100, Houston, TX, 77057. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Nancy Bell Scales — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nancy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Nancy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nancy'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; Nancy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental 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 Nancy
Nancy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every environmental 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. Nancy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Nancy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Bell Scales
How much does it cost to hire Nancy for a environmental case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nancy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nancy offer a free consultation?
Nancy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nancy's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Nancy's current terms during booking.
How long do environmental cases in Texas typically take?
Simple environmental 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. Nancy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nancy take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Nancy 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 — Nancy 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 Nancy?
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. Nancy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nancy accepting new environmental clients right now?
Nancy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Environmental attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas
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