Scott D. Deatherage

4.4 (37 reviews )

Dallas Texas United States

Environmental Law

Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006

About Scott

Scott D. Deatherage: Experienced Environmental and Energy Law Attorney in Dallas, Texas

Scott D. Deatherage is an experienced environmental and energy law attorney based in Dallas, Texas. With over 30 years of legal experience, he has represented clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters including solar, wind, other renewable energy projects, and energy storage projects. In his environmental practice, Scott represents landowners, real estate developers, banks, and private equity firms dealing with soil and groundwater contamination issues.

Practice Areas

Environmental Law
Energy Law

Awards

Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Dallas/Fort Worth (2016)
Lawyer of the Year: Environmental Law, Dallas (2010)
Recognized: Environmental Law, Practice Area: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Environmental Law, Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Energy Law, Best Lawyers in America

Firms

S Deatherage Law PLLC

Affiliations

Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas Law School (taught Climate Change Law)
Published a book: Carbon Trading Law and Practice in 2011
Made many presentations and speeches on environmental and energy issues

Languages

None specified

Educations

B.A., Harvard University (Class of 1987)
J.D., Harvard Law School (Class of 1990, Articles Editor of the Harvard Environmental Law Review)

Bar Admissions

Texas, United States

Practice Areas

Environmental Law

Education

Harvard University

University of Oklahoma

Awards & Recognition

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Reviews

4.4 / 5

37 Reviews

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Bobbie Hegmann

Feb 03, 2026

Highly recommend Scott D. Deatherage for anyone needing expert Environmental Law help in Texas

Honestly, I can't thank Scott D. Deatherage enough for everything they've done for me. They really know their stuff when it comes to Environmental Law and it shows in the results. 10/10 would recommen...

Alicia Dicki-Boyer

Feb 03, 2026

Outstanding experience with Scott D. Deatherage in Dallas - truly the best legal team

Matthew Balistreri

Feb 03, 2026

Top notch experts in Dallas - Scott D. Deatherage is by far the best lawyer I've ever had

Really glad I found Scott D. Deatherage for my case. They were a huge help and made everything understandable. I was very impressed with their knowledge and how they handled the opposition. If you're...

Willie Hirthe

Feb 03, 2026

Five stars for the incredible team at Scott D. Deatherage in Dallas - they are amazing

Super helpful and professional staff at Scott D. Deatherage's office. Thanks again for everything you did for me! It was a long journey, but you made it much easier with your constant support and lega...

Debra Quitzon

Feb 03, 2026

So glad I called Scott D. Deatherage to handle my Environmental Law case in Dallas

Scott D. Deatherage has been doing this since Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006, and it definitely shows in their work. They're pros through and through and I wouldn't trust anyone else with my le...