W. Scott Hastings
About W. Scott Hastings
W. Scott Hastings is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. W. Scott Hastings is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Dallas, Texas
- Appellate Practice
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Oil and Gas Law
Current Firm: Troutman Pepper Locke LP
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Dallas, TX
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