Overview
Scott Hathaway helps owners, developers, design professionals, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers navigate construction-related challenges so they can complete projects efficiently, manage risk, and protect their business interests.
His practice encompasses both litigation and non-litigation construction matters, including contract negotiation, project counseling, claims management, and dispute resolution. Drawing on extensive experience across the construction industry, Scott works with clients at every project stage, helping them address legal issues before they become disputes and advocating for their interests when conflicts arise.
In addition to his construction practice, Scott represents construction companies, energy companies, manufacturers, and other businesses in labor and employment matters and general commercial litigation. By understanding the operational realities facing his clients, he develops practical legal strategies aligned with their business objectives.
Outside his practice, Scott is active in the community through leadership and volunteer service. He serves as vice chairman of the Oklahoma Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and supports the Tulsa Boys’ Home through volunteer efforts and charitable involvement.
Credentials
Education
- Southern Methodist University School of Law, 1989 (J.D.)
- Vanderbilt University, 1986 (B.A.)
Court Admissions
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- National MS Society, Oklahoma Chapter, Vice Chairman
- Tulsa Boy’s Home, Volunteer
- AAA Arbitrator
- Martindale-Hubbell, AV Rated
- Best Lawyers in America, Construction Law, 2013-2026
- Lawyer of the Year, Construction Law, 2016, 2021, 2024
- International Advisory Experts Award, Construction Law in Oklahoma, 2020
- Litigation Counsel of America, Fellow
- Construction Lawyers Society of America (CLSA), Charter Fellow
- Tulsa County Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Oklahoma Bar Association, Litigation Section
- American Bar Association, Forum on Construction; Litigation Section; Labor & Employment
- Trial Law Institute
- Diversity Law Institute