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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Colleen Collier-Lang

Feb 03, 2026

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

Best lawyer for Environmental Law in Dallas. Period. I've seen others, but Scott D. Deatherage is on another level. They truly care about their clients and work hard to get the best results. I am so t...

Antoinette Jast

Feb 03, 2026

Scott D. Deatherage did a great job handling my complex Environmental Law case from start to finish

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but Scott D. Deatherage in Dallas is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsi...

Amy Breitenberg-Kunde

Feb 03, 2026

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

I was really stressed about my case in Dallas, but Scott D. Deatherage made everything so smooth and stress-free. Seriously, the best decision I've made lately was hiring them. They handled every deta...

Nina Abshire

Feb 03, 2026

Professional service and clear communication provided by Scott D. Deatherage in Dallas

Needed help with Environmental Law and Scott D. Deatherage delivered on their promises. They're professional, efficient, and easy to talk to. Good choice for anyone in Texas looking for high-quality l...

Faye Kovacek

Feb 03, 2026

Simply amazing representation from Scott D. Deatherage's office during my recent legal matter

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...