# R. Scott "Scott" Downing

> R. Scott "Scott" Downing is an attorney based in Dallas, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Family Law. Currently practicing at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP.

## Identity
- Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/r-scott-scott-downing
- Role: Attorney at Orsinger, Nelson, Downing & Anderson LLP
- Location: Dallas, TEXAS
- Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile
- Accepting new clients: yes

## Practice areas
- Family Law — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/family-law

## Bar admissions
- ACTIVE

## Education
- The University of Texas — B.A. — 1988
- University of Houston Law Center — J.D. — 1991

## Awards & recognition
- Best Lawyers in America — Family Law — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration and Mediation — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Child Custody — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Community Property — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Distribution — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Divorce — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Enforcement and Modification — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Equitable Division — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Grandparents' Rights — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Litigation — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Marital Settlement Agreements — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Awards: — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Lawdragon 500 Leading Family Lawyers, 2024-2026 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, 2003-2025 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers in Texas, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Legal Division, 2009, 2013–2023 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Top 100 Lawyers in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters, Legal Division, 2009–2010, 2013–2025 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Divorce, Trusts & Estates Trailblazer, NLJ, 2017 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Named to the list of 500 Most Powerful Business Leaders in Dallas/Fort Worth by D CEO Magazine, 2016 — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell — 2026
- Best Lawyers in America — Best Family Law CLE Article, "Property Puzzles: Characterization, Tracing, 25 Rules and More," 2006 — 2026

## Known for
- Handles Family Law matters from Dallas, TEXAS.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026).

## Office
- 5950 Sherry Lane, Suite 800, Dallas, Texas, 75225
- Phone: 214-273-2400

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