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John A. Scully

Recognized by Best Lawyers® since 2020.
900 Jackson Street, Suite 100 Dallas, Texas 75202
(214) 712-9500
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Firm: Cooper & Scully, P.C.
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Cooper & Scully, P.C.


Years In Practice


Phone Number (214) 712-9500

 

 

John is a founding shareholder of Cooper & Scully. A highly skilled and experienced trial lawyer, John's hallmark is his dedication to client satisfaction.

John has been selected to the Texas Super Lawyers® list of the Top 100 Lawyers in Texas from 2018-2021. He has been elected to the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) with the rank of Advocate, and has been selected to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Dallas (2015-2020, and 2022). John is AV Preeminent Peer Review rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been featured in the Texas Super Lawyers® list by Thomson Reuters Legal from 2003-2021. John has been recognized in the 29th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America as "Lawyer of the Year" for his work in the fields of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defense.  He has also been recognized in the publication for his work in Commercial Litigation.

John is Board Certified in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. In addition, John is licensed in Texas, Montana, and Oklahoma, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys.  

John is routinely retained to try high-dollar exposure cases in the areas of business litigation, catastrophic injury and wrongful death and professional liability. His professional liability practice includes representation of hospitals and other health care providers, attorneys, law firms and other professionals. John has served as national trial counsel on birth and catastrophic injury litigation for numerous hospital systems and insurance carriers.  

Over the past 39 years, John has developed a diverse civil trial practice involving an array of industries, including health care, insurance, oil and gas, financial and  pharmaceutical. He has represented a variety of clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to  governmental entities in complex commercial litigation, personal injury lawsuits, class actions, administrative proceedings and Qui Tam/False Claims Act actions and related investigations.   John and his wife, Karen, have three children. While John has always been a sports fanatic, his support of his children's activities led to his passionate involvement in coaching youth sports. John served as head football coach of the Parish Episcopal 7th/8th grade team for many years, and has served as assistant football coach of the school's high school team since 2009 (State Championships in 2010, 2014, 2019, 2020 and 2021!).  

John currently serves on the Board of Trustees, and previously served as Chair of the Board of Visitors, for his undergraduate alma mater DePauw University.   John also served on Parish’s Board of Trustees.

 

What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Health Care
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Awards
Lawyer of the Year recognition for John A. Scully
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
Litigation - Health Care, Dallas/Fort Worth (2023)
Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Dallas/Fort Worth (2023)
  • Texas Super Lawyers
  • Top Verdicts and Settlements of 2017
  • The Best Lawyers in America: Business Litigation, Health Care Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • D Magazine's Best Lawyers in Dallas 2015-2020 and 2022 - Tort Product and Medical Liability Litigation
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers® 2018-2021
  • Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas/Ft. Worth Super Lawyers® 2018-2021
Education
Southern Methodist University, J.D.
Graduated 1982
DePauw University, B.A.
Graduated 1979
Contact Details and Office Locations
Office: (214) 712-9500
900 Jackson Street, Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75202
Dallas, Texas 75202
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