Nancy Griffin Scates, Business Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 25 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Construction, and Insurance
Austin, TX
Practicing business in Austin since 2001.
- 25+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Nancy Griffin Scates is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance. Nancy has over 25 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Austin, TX
- Experience
- over 25 years
- Known for
- Business · Construction · Insurance
- Handles Business, Construction, and Insurance matters from Austin, TX.
- Over 25 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Nancy Griffin Scates: Nancy Griffin Scates is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance. Nancy has over 25 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Nancy takes on
Nancy concentrates on business, construction, insurance, litigation, and medical malpractice. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nancy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Medical Malpractice
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Business cases in Austin, Texas
Nancy takes business matters in Austin, 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.
Construction cases in Austin, Texas
Nancy takes construction matters in Austin, 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 Austin, Texas
Nancy takes insurance matters in Austin, 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 Austin, Texas
Nancy takes litigation matters in Austin, 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.
Medical Malpractice cases in Austin, Texas
Nancy takes medical malpractice matters in Austin, 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 Griffin Scates — business lawyer in Austin
Nancy Griffin Scates is an attorney based in Austin, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Construction, and Insurance. Nancy has over 25 years of legal experience.
Ms. Nancy Griffin Scates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, insurance law and 5 other areas of law. Nancy received a degree from Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity, and has been licensed for 25 years. Nancy practices in Austin, TX.
How Nancy handles business matters
Ms. Nancy Griffin Scates is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, insurance law and 5 other areas of law. Nancy received a degree from Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity, and has been licensed for 25 years. Nancy practices in Austin, TX.
The kind of cases Nancy takes
Nancy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, construction, and insurance matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
Juris Doctor · 2001
Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity University of Oklahoma
Bachelor · 1998
Jurisdictions
Nancy's state bar admissions
Texas U.S. District
2001 · ACTIVE
Nancy studied at Juris Doctor in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and Bachelor in Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity University of Oklahoma.
Law school and academic background
Nancy completed Juris Doctor in Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and Bachelor in Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity University of Oklahoma. 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
Professional Memberships and Affiliations •Austin Bar Association •Austin Young Lawyers Association •Texas Association of Defense Counsel •State Bar of Texas
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Locations
Nancy Griffin Scates's office in Austin
Nancy's primary office is at 301 Congress Avenue Suite 1700, Austin, TX, 78701. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Nancy Griffin Scates — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business 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 business attorney in Austin, 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 Nancy
Nancy 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. 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 business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Nancy Griffin Scates
How much does it cost to hire Nancy for a business 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 business attorneys offer free consults — check Nancy'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. 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 Austin?
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 business 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
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