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SCOTT SHAH LAW

Creative Companies Deserve a Creative

Law Firm.

 

 

 

Your One Stop (Boutique) Shop

Based in Austin, Scott Shah Law represents clients facing a vast array of legal issues—from intellectual property enforcement/litigation to employment litigation/consultation to complex commercial litigation.  The firm also provides general counsel services to growing companies and local counsel services to clients who are represented by out-of-town and out-of-state law firms.

The firm’s managing attorney, Stefanie Scott Shah, spent the early years of her career practicing patent litigation, employment litigation, and complex commercial litigation at another boutique law firm.  At SSL, she has continued representing clients in similar cases and has broadened the scope of her practice to further service the needs of her clients.  In addition to managing all aspects of litigation, as outside general counsel, she is able to assist clients by advising on employment issues to ensure compliance with state and federal law; advising on intellectual property strategy; advising on corporate formation and business operation strategy; and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

Bigger Isn’t Always Better

As a boutique law firm, at Scott Shah Law, everybody knows your name.  And we’re always glad you came.  Seriously, big or small, company or individual, your business matters to SSL, and your voice will be heard.  It's not difficult to contact the firm's managing attorney.  (Don't believe it, call 512-270-9265 or email stefanie@scottshah.com).  And it doesn't take long to get a detailed response to your inquiry/legal needs.

Additionally, Scott Shah Law is efficient and cost effective.  SSL works in a streamlined manner to produce superior work product, often in less time and at a lower hourly rate than at larger law firms.  As a result, SSL clients receive big firm quality work for a small firm price tag.

If you think SSL can be of assistance to you or your company, please call, email, or fill out the contact form at the bottom of this page.

 

Contact

➤ LOCATION

701 Tillery St #12, Unit #22 Austin, Texas 78702

*By Appointment Only*

☎ CONTACT

stefanie@scottshah.com
(512) 270-9265

 

Areas of Practice


IP Litigation/IP Enforcement

SSL understands that, oftentimes, a company’s intellectual property is the bedrock of its business.  The firm assists in the enforcement of IP rights (such as copyright, patent, etc.), sending cease-and-desist/demand letters to infringers and negotiating licenses to the intellectual property.  If the pre-litigation route is ineffective, the firm is not afraid to file suit and protect its clients’ IP rights in court.  SSL's managing attorney, Stefanie Scott Shah, has extensive experience representing patent owners and corporations in patent litigations filed nationwide, in both trial and appellate courts.


employment litigation and consultation

Unlike most firms, SSL represents both employers who need help navigating state and federal employment laws and employees who have been unlawfully mistreated during their employment. On the employer side, the firm's practice ranges from providing advice in terminating / firing / disciplining / etc. to helping craft employment policies / handbooks / NDAs / offer letters / termination letters / separation agreements / etc. On the employee side, the firm's practice includes advising on possible next steps when an employer has failed to comply with state or federal law, including steps to take prior to commencing litigation.  SSL represents both employees and employers in negotiating the settlement of claims and, if all else fails, in litigation.


GENERAL COUNSEL SERVICES

SSL's clients include growing companies (with complex legal issues) that don’t yet have a need for in-house counsel.  For these clients, the firm handles all their legal needs, including managing all aspects of litigation; advising on employment issues and agreements to ensure compliance with state and federal law; advising on intellectual property strategy; advising on corporate formation and business operation strategy; and drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts.

 


APPELLATE

The firm's managing attorney, Stefanie Scott Shah, has experience drafting appellate briefs on complex legal issues in cases filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit and the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.  Additionally, the firm's appellate experience includes oral argument before the Federal Circuit.

 


COMPLEX COMMERCIAL LITIGATION

SSL has experience representing companies in a wide variety of complex commercial litigation issues—from partnership disputes to breach of contract to business torts to breach of fiduciary duty to securities fraud.  Although complex issues can be intimidating to clients, SSL welcomes the opportunity to craft creative, compelling arguments and theories in support of their cases.

 

 


local counsel

SSL has represented clients in local federal and state courts and is in tune with the culture, jury pool, and political culture of Austin and surrounding areas.  At the federal level, the firm's managing attorney, Stefanie Scott Shah, has experience handling cases filed in the Western District of Texas (W.D. Tex.) and the Eastern District of Texas (E.D. Tex.).  At the state court level, the firm has experience handling cases in Travis County’s court system, which—with its central docket and unique local rules—can be difficult for a non-Austinite to navigate.  SSL is here to guide out-of-town attorneys and in-house counsel through the intricacies of practicing in local state and federal courts, providing advice and assistance on all aspects of litigation from filing, scheduling, discovery matters, motions practice, judicial temperament and preference, jury selection and trial. 

 
 

 
 
Your attitude will go a long way in determining your success, your recognition, your reputation and your enjoyment in being a lawyer.
— Joe Jamail
 
 

 
 

Let's Chat.

Please use the form below to contact SSL regarding your legal inquiry. You can also email (stefanie@scottshah.com) or call (512-270-9265) to make an appointment.