Scott K Field

April 19, 2022 | Texas Lawyer

The Texas Legislature put provisions in place for use of Special Judges decades ago. But it has perhaps never been more valuable than right now, says Scott K. Field, a former justice on the Third Court of Appeals and now an attorney at Butler Snow LLP.

By Scott K. Field

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February 27, 2020 | Texas Lawyer

"As lawyers we have to realize judges are people and are impacted by the weight of the cases they decide, particularly when paired with problems they may experience in their lives off the bench," writes Butler Snow partner Scott K. Field.

By Scott K. Field

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May 27, 2010 | New Jersey Law Journal

Summary judgment denying underinsured motorist benefits to plaintiff is reversed where defendant insurer did not establish as a matter of law that plaintiff failed to make reasonable efforts to identify the tortfeasor, or that defendant's subrogation rights had been prejudiced.

By Scott K. Field

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May 24, 2010 | Texas Lawyer

Scott K. Field has practiced in firms of all sizes, from 700-plus attorneys to four attorneys to one. The solo practice can be particularly exciting and rewarding, albeit downright terrifying at times, he says. It is not a practice for those with a low tolerance for stress or a weak constitution. And, he adds, it is not the optimal form of practice for a recent law-school graduate. His first suggestion for recent law school graduates considering going solo is: don't. A recent graduate should find a job somewhere where he can gain experience.

By Scott K. Field

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May 26, 2010 | Law.com

Solo practitioner Scott K. Field's first suggestion for recent law school graduates considering going solo is: don't. Instead, he believes a recent graduate should find a job and gain experience first. But in today's legal marketplace, many graduates must start out as a solo because jobs are scarce. To those who do, Field says don't panic. A new law graduate can succeed as a solo; it will just take hard work, careful planning and an iron stomach. Field has some tips to help make the transition easier.

By Scott K. Field

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