About

With over 15 years of legal experience, John Scott Black has tried a wide range of cases involving first party insurance claims, catastrophic injury claims, and mass tort litigation for plaintiffs before judges and juries across Texas. Learn more about his background and expertise below. John Scott Black is a seasoned lawyer based in Houston, Texas, with a wealth of experience in various legal areas. With over 15 years of practice, he has successfully handled cases involving first party insurance claims, catastrophic injury claims, and mass tort litigation for plaintiffs in courts across Texas. His expertise extends to commercial matters, allowing him to confidently pursue cases related to securities fraud, contract claims, fiduciary duty matters, real estate transactions, patent matters, and institutional investor claims. Before co-founding Daly & Black, P.C. with his longtime friend Rick Daly, John served as a legal intern to Justice James A. Baker of the Supreme Court of Texas in 1998. He then worked at Gibbs & Bruns LLP, a renowned commercial litigation boutique, from 1999 to 2009, eventually becoming a partner in 2005. Fluent in both English and Spanish, John has strong ties to Mexico, where much of his family resides. In 2009, John left Gibbs & Bruns L.L.P. to establish Reynolds, Frizzell, Black, Doyle, Allen & Oldham, L.L.P. During his time there, he and his partner Jean C. Frizzell secured the 12th largest verdict in Texas for 2010, ranking first in corporate verdicts, and the top Texas civil practice verdict for the same year. In 2014, John teamed up with Richard Daly to form Daly & Black, P.C., continuing his successful legal career. Overall, John Scott Black's extensive experience, dedication to his clients, and track record of success make him a trusted and respected lawyer in the Houston, Texas area.

Legal Issues

Insurance Claims

Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance

Business Law

Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes

Real Estate Law

Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Neighbor Disputes, Residential Real Estate, Water Law

Certificates

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Languages

• English: Spoken, Written

Accepted Jurisdictions

Experience

• Partner
  Daly & Black, P.C.
  2014
• Partner
  Reynolds, Frizzell, Black, Doyle, Allen & Oldham, L.L.P.
  2009
• Associate
  Gibbs & Bruns LLP
  1999
• Legal Intern
  Justice James A. Baker of the Supreme Court of Texas
  1998

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