Scott L. Zimmer

BIOGRAPHY

Scott Zimmer is a partner in the firm’s litigation section. He is a seasoned litigator and appellate advocate with a strong track record of defending energy companies and other businesses in high-stakes federal and state court lawsuits. With decades of proven experience, Mr. Zimmer excels in resolving cases both inside and outside the courtroom, including mediation, arbitration, trials, and appeals. His expertise spans single and multiple plaintiff claims, class action lawsuits, and multidistrict litigation (MDLs).

Throughout his career, Mr. Zimmer has resolved billions of dollars in claims for Fortune 500 corporations and privately held companies across Louisiana and beyond. His client roster includes global, national, and local energy companies operating in Louisiana and Texas, as well as major trucking and successful commercial interests.

Known for his meticulous case preparation, strategic litigation tactics, and veteran case management, Mr. Zimmer is an effective advocate who leverages his substantial trial and appellate skills to benefit his clients. He is adept at crafting compelling narratives, building optimal trial teams, and developing evidence that promotes favorable settlements or wins at trial and on appeal. With a national reputation, Mr. Zimmer is frequently sought out by other lawyers and law firms to serve as Louisiana and Texas counsel in their most complex multi-state claims.

Prior to joining Kelly Hart, Mr. Zimmer was a partner at Kean Miller LLP in Louisiana.

REPRESENTATIVE MATTERS

• Successfully represented oil and gas companies in lawsuits concerning alleged property damage and remediation issues stemming from historical operations
• Achieved a jury verdict in Louisiana state court that denied plaintiffs’ claims of serious personal injury, defending the premises owner effectively
• Successfully defended an international business in a Texas state court, securing a favorable jury verdict in a commercial dispute case
• Represented commercial motor vehicle carriers in significant personal injury lawsuits in both Texas and Louisiana state and federal courts
• Defended manufacturers against defective design claims with successful outcomes
• Successfully defended multiple clients against personal injury claims involving alleged traumatic injuries
• Represented clients in both internal investigations and those conducted by federal and state agencies

EXPERIENCE and HIGHLIGHTS

• McKinney v. Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino, 2019 WL 15604463 (W.D. La. 2019)
• Stringer v. Hand Construction, 261 So. 3d 139 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2018)
• Davisson v. Davisson, 248 So. 2d 633 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2018)
• Daniels v. International Paper Company, 245 So. 3d 180 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2017)
• Succession of Davisson, 211 So. 3d 597 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2016)
• Gardner v. Craft, 2014 WL 880401 (La App. 2 Cir. 2014)
• Layton v. Chevron, 2014 WL 222829 (W.D. La. 2014)
• Hollybrook Cottonseed Processing v. Carver, Inc., 2013 WL 6903901 (W.D. La. 2013)
• Haygood v. Louisiana State Boad of Dentistry, 101 So. 3d 90 (La. App. 4 Cir. 2012)
• Quillian v. Dixie Bonded Warehouse, 105 So. 3d 71 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2012)
• In Re Succession of Carroll, 72 So.3d 384 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2011)
• Regional Urology, LLC v. Price, 2010 WL 702260 (Tex. App. – Tyler, 2010)
• Hughes v. T.G. Mercer Consulting Services, 26 So.3d 954 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2009)
• Nextstar Broadcasting, Inc. v. Gray, 2008 WL 2521967 (Tex. App. – Beaumont, 2008)
• Signal v. Anderson, 973 So.2d 933 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2007)
• Lewis v. Albertson’s, 935 So.2d 771 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2006)
• Whitmore v. Louisiana Hydro-Electric, 893 So.2d 961 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2005)
• Nelson v. Southeast Foods, Inc., 892 So.2d 790 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2005)
• Meynard v. Pickett Industries, Inc., 896 So.2d 126 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2004)
• Koehn v. Rhodes, 882 So.2d 757 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2004)
• Coker v. Morris, 855 So.2d 916 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2003)
• Morgan v. Investment Cars Unlimited, Inc., 843 So.2d 580 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2002)
• Jones v. Ruskin Mfg., 834 So.2d 1126 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2002)
• Connor v. Scroggs, 821 So.2d 542 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2002)
• SWAT 24 Shreveport Bossier, Inc. v. Bond, 808 So.2d 294 (La. Supreme Ct. 2001)
• Knowles v. McCright’s Pharmacy, Inc., 785 So.2d 101 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2001)
• Rhodes v. Dolet Hills Mining Co., 779 So.2d 1101 (La. App. 3 Cir. 2001)
• Trinity Universal Ins. Co. v. Horton, 756 So.2d 637 (La. App. 2 Cir. 2000)

AFFILIATIONS

• Shreveport Bar Association
• Houston Bar Association
• Louisiana State bar Association
• Texas State Bar Association
• Federal Fifth Circuit Bar Association
• Harry V. Booth and Judge Henry A Politz American Inn of Court
• Louisiana Association of Defense Council

EDUCATION

• University of Houston Law Center, J.D., 1998
  • Trial Advocacy Program, Executive Member
• University of Southwestern Louisiana, B.S., 1994

ADMISSIONS

• State Bar of Texas
• State Bar of Louisiana
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
• U.S. District Court, Southern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana
• U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana