Scott Hendler

Scott M. Hendler is the founder and CEO of Hendler Flores Law in Austin, Texas, and provides diligent legal representation to clients throughout the surrounding region, as well as across the United States, in harrowing personal injury matters involving mesothelioma and asbestos-related illnesses, catastrophic injuries, dangerous pharmaceutical drugs, defective medical devices and exposure to toxic chemicals, as well as wrongful death. In addition, he also frequently handles police misconduct cases, including death while in law enforcement custody and police shootings. He is fluent in Spanish, French, Farsi and Japanese, ensuring his clients that communication will be clear and concise.With over 35 years of experience as an attorney, Mr. Hendler has been a proponent of pristine client-centric service, emphasizing his commitment by providing personalized attention, meticulous focus, and intense research and analysis. He also takes on every case with enthusiastic zeal to see his clients move on from the dark shadows cast upon them by their injuries and on to better opportunities in their lives. For his many contributions, he has been rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a perfect “10.0” rating on Avvo, as well as myriad positive client testimonials hosted on the latter site.Mr. Hendler completed his undergraduate studies in 1982, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Pittsburgh. He went on to enroll at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law, where he took part in important activities and student organizations, such as serving as the associate editor for the Journal of Law and Commerce, to strengthen his legal acumen in an effort to serve clients today with grace and poise. He received his Juris Doctor in 1988, and a year later, he obtained his license to practice law in Texas.In addition to practicing law in Texas, Mr. Hendler is licensed to practice in New Mexico, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Hawai'i (limited license to appear with local counsel). He is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 3rd, 5th, 8th and 9th Circuits, and the Supreme Court of the United States.Outside his law practice, Mr. Hendler stays actively involved within his legal community to progress the standards of service of his industry to even greater heights. He maintains close affiliations with many legal organizations, including the State Bar of Texas, the Austin Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Pennsylvania Bar Association and the American Association for Justice.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.