About

Expertise

Scott

Clearman

01.

Education

University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1988
Southwestern University, B.S.S.S., 1985

02.

Experience

The Clearman Firm PLLC, 2015- present
Clearman | Prebeg, LLP, 2010 - 2014
The Clearman Firm PLLC, 2008-2010
McClanahan & Clearman, LLP, 1993-2008
Hirsch, Glover, Robinson & Sheiness, 1988-1993

03.

Admitted to Practice

The Supreme Court of the United States
United States Courts of Appeals for the Federal, Fifth, Eighth, Ninth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits
United States District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas
The District of Colorado, the Northern District of Illinois, the Eastern District of Missouri and the Northern District of Oklahoma
The State Bar of Texas.

Biography

Scott decided his career when he was eight, watching the Watergate hearings.

Scott M. Clearman is a preeminent litigator renowned for his dedication to complex commercial litigation across federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. A proud University of Texas School of Law graduate, Scott's career is distinguished by his steadfast commitment to justice. He has served as lead counsel in pivotal class actions, including those alleging workers’ compensation insurance overcharges, achieving recoveries exceeding $277 million for clients. His skill also encompasses representing ERISA beneficiaries, securing large settlements under Corporate Owned Life Insurance policies, and holding corporate behemoths accountable on behalf of individuals denied rightful claims.

From the onset of his career, Scott was recognized by the Texas Lawyer as one of the "40 under 40" judges, lawyers, and law professors "across the state whose accomplishments distinguish them among their peers." His induction into the 2010 Texas Lawyer Verdict Hall of Fame for his representation of a severely injured victim in Gaines v. Woodworth underscores his unwavering dedication to victims of corporate negligence. This commitment is further underscored by his consistent recognition as a Texas Super Lawyer and features in Forbes for his contingent fee work, highlighting his role as a champion for both businesses and individuals.

His ethos of vigorous representation combined with professionalism and respect within the legal community is central to Scott's practice. His strategic litigation approach, profound legal knowledge, and unwavering dedication to his clients' interests have established him as a trusted advisor and a formidable advocate in class actions and commercial disputes. His efforts have secured significant financial recoveries for his clients and spurred broader corporate accountability and reform.

Adding to Scott's professional accolades is his exceptional AVVO rating of 10.0 and a Martindale-Hubbell rating of AV. The AVVO rating, a perfect 10.0, signifies the highest level of professional excellence, reflecting peer evaluations, and client reviews based on experience, industry recognition, and professional conduct. Meanwhile, the Martindale-Hubbell AV rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence earned through a strenuous Peer Review Rating process that is the gold standard in attorney ratings, indicating the highest level of skill and integrity. These esteemed ratings further solidify Scott M. Clearman's reputation as a leading litigator in complex litigation matters, embodying legal excellence, ethical standards, and a commitment to justice. Scott Clearman's legacy is a testament to a career built on legal knowledge, ethical integrity, and relentlessly pursuing justice, making him the premier choice for clients navigating the complexities of litigation.

Awards & Honors

Awards.

AV Preeminent, Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence, Martindale (1995-2024)

Texas Super Lawyer (2003-2008, 2023)

10 Superb, AVVO (2020-24)

Texas Verdicts Hall of Fame, Texas Lawyer (2010)

40 under 40, Texas Lawyer (2001)

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Testimonials

Professor Charlie Silver of the University of Texas

“Over the past three decades, I have worked as an expert witness or consulting counsel in many of the largest lawsuits in the U.S. To name just three examples, my prior engagements include the Enron litigation, which yielded a $7.2 billion settlement, In re Enron Corp. Securities, Derivative & "ER/SA " Litigation; the products liability litigation against Merck, the manufacturer of Vioxx, which settled for almost $5 billion; and Allapattah v. Exxon, a class action that settled for more than $1 billion after being tried twice[], In these litigations, I have worked with many of the country's best plaintiffs' attorneys. Scott is the equal of any of them.” (Citations omitted).