About Scott
Scott Deatherage is the managing member of S — Deatherage Law, PLLC, a prominent law firm located at 6301 Gaston Avenue, Suite 1426, Dallas, TX 75214. Established in 2005, the firm specializes in environmental, energy, and business law. Licensed to practice in Texas since 1987, Mr. Deatherage is known for his expertise in administrative and public law, technology, environmental law, government/administrative law, and commercial litigation. His experience spans over three decades, during which he has become a trusted advisor to various clients, including landowners, real estate developers, banks, and private equity firms. Mr.
Deatherage earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from Harvard Law School in 1987. While at Harvard, he served as the Articles Editor for the Harvard Environmental Law Review, honing his skills in legal writing and environmental policy. Prior to his time at Harvard, he graduated with highest honors from the University of Oklahoma in 1984, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Letters, with minors in Botany and French. This strong academic foundation gave him a unique perspective on environmental and energy issues. Throughout his career, Mr. Deatherage has represented developers and investors in various renewable energy projects, including solar, wind, and energy storage initiatives.
His environmental practice is focused on addressing soil and groundwater contamination issues. By providing strategic legal counsel, he has helped clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes and achieve their project goals. His commitment to environmental law is recognized; he has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America since 2006 and was named Dallas Environmental Lawyer of the Year in both 2010 and 2016. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Deatherage has contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School, where he teaches Climate Change Law. His dedication to the field is further demonstrated through his authorship of "Carbon Trading Law and Practice," published by Oxford University Press in 2011.
He has also published numerous articles and delivered presentations on pressing environmental and energy issues, establishing himself as a thought leader in the field. Mr. Deatherage is an active member of both the Dallas Bar Association and the American Bar Association. His leadership within the ABA includes founding and chairing the Environmental Disclosure Committee, where he has worked to advance best practices in environmental law. Through his multifaceted career, Scott Deatherage continues to make significant contributions to environmental and energy law, advocating for sustainable practices and responsible development.
