Partner

Dallas

Office:

sgriffith@buchalter.com

Bar Admissions

Texas

Overview

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Scott Griffith is a Partner in the Firm’s Dallas office and a member of the Litigation practice group.

Mr. Griffith’s practice focuses on complex litigation and dispute resolution for contractors, owners, and developers. Mr. Griffith is recognized and valued among peers and clients for his professional approach, expansive knowledge in construction and real estate, and exceptional skills in the courtroom.

His experience and understanding of the construction industry position him to advise clients through complex, high-stakes disputes. Mr. Griffith has a record of success prosecuting and defending a broad range of construction-based disputes before state courts, federal courts, and arbitrators. Mr. Griffith has extensive experience with claims resulting from delays, disputed scope, construction defects, and design errors.

Mr. Griffith stays abreast of evolving legal and commercial implications for his clients through active involvement with various associations including the American Bar Association, State Bar of Texas, and TEXO. He is Board Certified in Construction Law with the Texas Board of Legal Specialization; a former chair of the Construction Law Section of the Dallas Bar Association; an Associate Member in the Construction Owners Association of America; and a Fellow of both the Construction Lawyers Society of America and Litigation Counsel of America.

Admissions

  • Texas
  • All U.S. District Courts in Texas
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit

Education

  • Baylor University School of Law, J.D.
    • Member, Phi Delta Phi Honors Fraternity
  • Stephen F. Austin State University, B.A.

  • Best Lawyers The Best Lawyers in America (2017-2027)
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas by D Magazine (2017)
  • Super Lawyers
    • Top Attorney, Construction Litigation in “Texas Super Lawyers” (published in Texas Monthly) (2003-2026)
    • Top Attorney, Corporate Construction Litigation in “Texas Super Lawyers – Corporate Counsel Edition” (2008-2015)
  • Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent™ Peer Rating
  • Chambers & Partners USA – Ranked as a leader in the field of Construction Law

  • Board Certified – Construction Law – Texas Board of Legal Specialization
  • American Bar Association
    • Steering Committee of Division 1 (Litigation and Dispute Resolution) of the Forum on Construction Law – Member
    • Construction Litigation Committee of the Litigation Section – Member
  • State Bar of Texas
    • Construction Law Section – Member
    • Litigation Section – Member
    • Business Law Section – Member
  • Dallas Bar Association
    • Construction Law Section – Member & Former Chairman (2007)
    • Business Litigation Section – Member
  • Charter Fellow – Construction Lawyers Society of America
  • Trial Law Institute – Member
  • Diversity Law Institute – Member
  • TEXO (Associated General Contractors / Associated Builders & Contractors – Joint Association)
    • Board of Directors – Member (2009 – 2012)
    • Governmental Affairs Council – Member
    • Legal Advisory Council – Member

  • Construction Owners Association of America – Associate Member

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