WHAT WE DO ATTORNEYS INSIGHTS ABOUT SDM CAREERS CONTACT US Strategic Determined Accomplished "Extremely sophisticated and smart, and willing to try cases." - Chambers USA "True experts in oil and gas." - Chambers USA What We Do Scott Douglass & McConnico commits our significant experience and resources for each and every client. For details regarding our practice in a specific area of law, select a practice area below to learn more. Litigation SDM earned its reputation as one of the finest trial and appellate firms anywhere through decades of real courtroom experience in high-stakes disputes. Our deep roster of advocates serves our clients well not only in the courtroom but also at the negotiating table. Read More Oil, Gas & Energy SDM is a leader in Texas oil, gas, and energy law. The firm’s foundation is built on representing generations of clients in cases before the courts, the Texas Railroad Commission, the Public Utility Commission, the Texas General Land Office, and University Lands. Read More State & Local Tax Disputes SDM is among the state’s foremost authorities in resolving tax disputes with the Texas Comptroller. From litigation in administrative hearings or in state court to advice regarding tax saving strategies, we handle the full complement of state and local tax issues. Read More Trending at SDM Ryan Squires and Abe Kuczaj obtain record setting verdict In the first in-person jury trial in Travis County since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down, Ryan Squires and Abe Kuczaj won a record-setting verdict for their client in a case involving bitcoin. Read more Catherine Webking sheds light on electric market issues SDM Utility lawyer Catherine Webking talks with The WSJ about electric market issues in light of the Texas winter storm. Read more Santosh Aravind writes about the legal cost of phishing schemes Santosh Aravind warns, "Cybercriminals seldom rest, always looking for vulnerabilities to exploit—and now they’re increasingly targeting private commercial transactions in what’s known as a business email compromise attack (BEC)." Find the full article in the recent Best Lawyers Business Edition. Read more Kennon Wooten appointed to Texas Supreme Court Task Force In September 2020, the Supreme Court of Texas established a Remote Proceedings Task Force in response to the online court proceedings and innovations developed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more Anthony Arguijo energizes the field Partner, Anthony Arguijo, is featured by Hispanic Executive Magazine where he talks about the dynamic industry he navigates and the firm's investment in diversity and inclusion. Read more News & Insights CASE HIGHLIGHTS SDM obtains record setting verdict in bitcoin case First in-person jury trial in Travis County in over 16 months results in record-setting verdict… Learn More NEWS SDM Ranked Band 1 in Chambers USA 2021 SDM is proud to be ranked Band 1 in two practice areas and with multiple… Learn More CASE HIGHLIGHTS SDM Wins Case-Determinative Sanctions in Oil Patent Lawsuit SDM obtained case-determinative sanctions in favor of their client, Performance Chemical Company (PCC), in a… Learn More About SDM What We Do Attorneys Insights Contact Us Disclaimer 303 Colorado Street, Suite 2400 Austin, TX 78701 P | (512) 495-6300 F | (512) 495-6399 © 2021 Scott Douglass & McConnico LLP, Austin, Texas — All Rights Reserved