Scott Michael Nelson, Employment Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 30 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation
PartneratBaker & McKenzie LLP
Houston, TX
Practicing employment in Houston since 1996.
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Scott Michael Nelson is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Scott has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 30 years
- Known for
- Employment · Health Care · Litigation
- Handles Employment, Health Care, and Litigation matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Scott Michael Nelson: Scott Michael Nelson is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Scott has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Scott takes on
Scott concentrates on employment, health care, litigation, and business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Scott handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Litigation
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Employment cases in Houston, Texas
Scott takes employment 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Health Care cases in Houston, Texas
Scott takes health care 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Houston, Texas
Scott 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Houston, Texas
Scott takes business 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 Scott agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Scott Michael Nelson — employment lawyer in Houston
Scott Michael Nelson is a partner based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, Health Care, and Litigation. Scott has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP.
Mr. Scott Michael Nelson is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, litigation, dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Scott practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Houston, TX.
Working with Scott on a employment matter
Mr. Scott Michael Nelson is a lawyer practicing compensation & employment, litigation, dispute resolution and 6 other areas of law. Scott received a B.S.B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years. Scott practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Houston, TX.
Clients Scott works with
Scott reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, health care, and litigation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Creighton University
J.D. Finance · 1996
Creighton University
B.S.B.A. Finance · 1993
Jurisdictions
Scott's state bar admissions
Texas US Supreme Cou
1996 · ACTIVE
Scott studied at J.D. Finance in Creighton University and B.S.B.A. Finance in Creighton University.
Law school and academic background
Scott completed J.D. Finance in Creighton University and B.S.B.A. Finance in Creighton University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Scott runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Scott's professional memberships and bar associations
Houston (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) and American (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) Bar Associations State Bar of Texas (Member, Sections on: Labor and Employment Litigation) Houston Management Lawyers Forum
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Locations
Scott Michael Nelson's office in Houston
Scott's primary office is at 700 Louisiana, Suite 3000, Houston, TX, 77002. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Scott Michael Nelson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Scott usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Scott charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott'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; Scott will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Scott
Scott discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Scott confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Scott's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Scott Michael Nelson
How much does it cost to hire Scott for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Scott walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Scott offer a free consultation?
Scott charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Scott's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Scott's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?
Simple employment 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. Scott gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Scott take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Scott 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 — Scott 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 Scott?
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. Scott will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Scott accepting new employment clients right now?
Scott'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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